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House roll call 62 · 40th Congress · Jul 5, 1867

To pass H. J. RES. 53, tendering thanks of Congress to major general philip h. Sheridan for his able and faithful performance of his duties as commander of mili

On Jul 5, 1867, the House voted 110–18 (HJR 53). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 109–0, Democrats 0–18, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes
110
No
18
Did not vote
105
Date
Jul 5, 1867

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 0 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 18 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass H. J. RES. 53, tendering thanks of…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-62/to-pass-h-j-res-53-tendering-thanks-of (accessed 2026-10-17).