To pass H. R. 859 (14 stat 432, 3/2/1867), a bill to declare valid and conclusive certain proclamations of the President and acts done in the issuance thereof o

On Feb 23, 1867, the House voted 112–32 (HR 859). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–0, Democrats 0–30, Others 8–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 112
No: 32
Did not vote: 55
Date: Feb 23, 1867

By party

Republicans104 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 2 no · 9 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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