To order the engrossment and third reading of H.R. 579. (p. 1025-3)

On Feb 23, 1865, the House voted 67–54 (HR 579). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 63–0, Democrats 0–44, Others 4–10. 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: 67
No: 54
Did not vote: 66
Date: Feb 23, 1865

By party

Republicans63 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 44 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 10 no · 14 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 order the engrossment and third reading…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-534/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).