To pass a resolution providing that all papers relative to the representation of confederate states be referred to a committee of 15 without debate. (p. 62-1,

On Dec 14, 1865, the House voted 107–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–13, Democrats 0–35, Others 3–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 107
No: 56
Did not vote: 36
Date: Dec 14, 1865

By party

Republicans104 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Adam Kasson R-IA voted no
Ralph Hill R-IN voted no
John Hanson Farquhar R-IN voted no
Thomas Neel Stilwell R-IN voted no
Henry Taylor Blow R-MO voted no
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted no
James Humphrey R-NY voted no
Henry Jarvis Raymond R-NY voted no
William Augustus Darling R-NY voted no
John Augustus Griswold R-NY voted no
Robert Safford Hale R-NY voted no
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY 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 providing that all…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-21/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-all-papers-relative (accessed 2026-10-16).