To pass a resolution regarding contested elections of representatives from tennessee, providing that the credentials of these representatives be refered to a jo

On Dec 12, 1865, the House voted 125–42. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 119–3, Democrats 0–34, Others 6–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 125
No: 42
Did not vote: 32
Date: Dec 12, 1865

By party

Republicans119 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 34 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted no
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted no
James Randolph Hubbell R-OH 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 pass a resolution regarding contested…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-10/to-pass-a-resolution-regarding-contested-elections-of-representatives (accessed 2026-10-15).