To rescind the order fixing the time for recess, to proceed with consideration of H.R. 678. (p. 1157-2)

On Feb 27, 1865, the House voted 79–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 62–1, Democrats 7–41, Others 10–6. 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: 79
No: 48
Did not vote: 60
Date: Feb 27, 1865

By party

Republicans62 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 41 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry William Harrington D-IN voted yes
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
Warren Perry Noble D-OH voted yes
John O'Neill D-OH voted yes
Sydenham Elnathan Ancona D-PA voted yes
William Henry Miller D-PA voted yes
Archibald Mcallister D-PA voted yes
Thomas Williams R-PA 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 rescind the order fixing the time for…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-553/to-rescind-the-order-fixing-the-time-for-recess (accessed 2026-10-17).