To pass a resolution providing that military forces of the government shall not be withdrawn from seceding states until declared unnecessary by the two houses o

On Jan 8, 1866, the House voted 94–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 91–6, Democrats 0–30, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 94
No: 37
Did not vote: 67
Date: Jan 8, 1866

By party

Republicans91 yes · 6 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Neel Stilwell R-IN voted no
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted no
Henry Jarvis Raymond R-NY voted no
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY voted no
Columbus Delano R-OH voted no
Frederick Enoch Woodbridge R-VT voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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