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House roll call 53 · 40th Congress · Mar 28, 1867

To amend the resolution regarding adjournment of Congress by providing to adjourn on friday mar. 29 at 3 o'clock p.m. Until wednesday june 5 next at 12 o'clock

On Mar 28, 1867, the House voted 63–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–30, Democrats 0–24, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
63
No
55
Did not vote
115
Date
Mar 28, 1867

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 30 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the resolution regarding…: House Vote, Mar 28, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-53/to-amend-the-resolution-regarding-adjournment-of-congress-by (accessed 2026-10-17).