To pass the first resolution, providing that james brooks is not entitled to this seat. (p. 1819-3)

On Apr 6, 1866, the House voted 85–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–12, Democrats 0–30, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 85
No: 45
Did not vote: 69
Date: Apr 6, 1866

By party

Republicans82 yes · 12 no · 42 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
Jehu Baker R-IL voted no
Frederick Augustus Pike R-ME voted no
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted no
Robert Thompson Van Horn R-MO voted no
Benjamin Franklin Loan R-MO voted no
Robert Safford Hale R-NY voted no
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY voted no
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted no
Thomas Allen Jenckes R-RI voted no
Halbert Eleazer Paine R-WI 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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