To suspend rules and to introduce H. J. RES. 235, a bill to amend an act entitled 'an act for enrolling and calling out the national forces and for other purpos

On Jan 14, 1867, the House voted 104–39 (HJR 235). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 96–3, Democrats 1–29, Others 7–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 104
No: 39
Did not vote: 56
Date: Jan 14, 1867

By party

Republicans96 yes · 3 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 29 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lewis Winans Ross D-IL voted yes
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted no
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted no
William Augustus Darling R-NY 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and to introduce H. J. RES…: House Vote, Jan 14, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-431/to-suspend-rules-and-to-introduce-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).