To pass the first clause of a fourth resolution providing that the President shall have power to maintain military possession and control of rebel states. (p.

On Feb 19, 1866, the House voted 118–23. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 107–0, Democrats 0–23, Others 11–0. 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: 118
No: 23
Did not vote: 58
Date: Feb 19, 1866

By party

Republicans107 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 0 no · 8 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 pass the first clause of a fourth…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-74/to-pass-the-first-clause-of-a-fourth-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).