To pass a resolution resolving that charges of bribery, corruption, and malfeasance of office against lucien anderson, a member of this house, are not sustained

On Mar 3, 1865, the House voted 79–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–0, Democrats 5–26, Others 10–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 79
No: 28
Did not vote: 80
Date: Mar 3, 1865

By party

Republicans64 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 26 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Moses Fowler Odell D-NY voted yes
Homer Augustus Nelson D-NY voted yes
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes
James Sproat Brown D-WI 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 pass a resolution resolving that charges…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-590/to-pass-a-resolution-resolving-that-charges-of-bribery (accessed 2026-10-17).