To pass S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, a resolution to encourage enlistments and to promote the efficiency of the military forces of the United States. (p. 1004-2)

On Feb 22, 1865, the House voted 74–63 (SJR 82). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–1, Democrats 1–49, Others 7–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 74
No: 63
Did not vote: 50
Date: Feb 22, 1865

By party

Republicans66 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 49 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Rogers Mcbride R-OR voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-531/to-pass-s-j-res-82-3-3-1865 (accessed 2026-10-17).