To table the resolution to rescind that part of the resolution of the house of dec. 5, 1864, granting the privilege of the hall to claimants for seats from the

On Feb 21, 1865, the House voted 71–64. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–56, Democrats 50–0, Others 13–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 71
No: 64
Did not vote: 52
Date: Feb 21, 1865

By party

Republicans8 yes · 56 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Bowles Shannon R-CA voted yes
James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted yes
John Adam Kasson R-IA voted yes
Ebon Clark Ingersoll R-IL voted yes
Daniel Wheelwright Gooch R-MA voted yes
William Barrett Washburn R-MA voted yes
Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted yes
De Witt Clinton Littlejohn R-NY voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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