To table preamble and resolution providing that joint committee of 15 on reconstruction be discharged. Preamble: whereas the joint committee of 15 on reconstr

On May 7, 1866, the House voted 100–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–0, Democrats 0–24, Others 7–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 100
No: 24
Did not vote: 75
Date: May 7, 1866

By party

Republicans93 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 table preamble and resolution providing…: House Vote, May 7, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-205/to-table-preamble-and-resolution-providing-that-joint-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).