To table resolution, providing that judiciary committee inquire into expediency of reporting a bill which would provide that voting shall not be denied because

On May 7, 1866, the House voted 29–76. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–74, Democrats 20–0, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 29
No: 76
Did not vote: 94
Date: May 7, 1866

By party

Republicans6 yes · 74 no · 56 didn’t vote
Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Augustus Newell R-NJ voted yes
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted yes
Henry Jarvis Raymond R-NY voted yes
John Augustus Griswold R-NY voted yes
James Randolph Hubbell R-OH voted yes
Columbus Delano R-OH 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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