To table H.R. 579, a bill providing for the forfeiture of the fee of rebel landholders. (p. 1005-2)

On Feb 23, 1865, the House voted 52–61 (HR 579). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–57, Democrats 41–0, Others 11–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 52
No: 61
Did not vote: 74
Date: Feb 23, 1865

By party

Republicans0 yes · 57 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 4 no · 13 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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