To reconsider the vote by which the house rejected S.J. RES. 16. (p. 530-3)

On Jan 31, 1865, the House voted 112–57 (SJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–0, Democrats 8–51, Others 21–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 112
No: 57
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jan 31, 1865

By party

Republicans83 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats8 yes · 51 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Edward English D-CT voted yes
Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
Anson Herrick D-NY voted yes
John Augustus Griswold D-NY voted yes
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes
Alexander Hamilton Coffroth D-PA voted yes
Archibald Mcallister D-PA voted yes
Ezra Wheeler D-WI voted yes

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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-479/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-rejected (accessed 2026-10-17).