To amend H.J. RES. 170,3/3/1865, a resolution declaring and defining the meaning of the law in regard to officers' servants; which amendment proposes to strike

On Mar 3, 1865, the House voted 58–69 (HJR 170). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–59, Democrats 47–0, Others 6–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 58
No: 69
Did not vote: 60
Date: Mar 3, 1865

By party

Republicans5 yes · 59 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Bowles Shannon R-CA voted yes
Frederick Augustus Pike R-ME voted yes
Fernando Cortez Beaman R-MI voted yes
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted yes
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA 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 amend H.J. RES. 170,3/3/1865, a…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-580/to-amend-h-j-res-170-3-3-1865 (accessed 2026-10-17).