To pass a resolution providing that it is not just to inflict the cost of maintining a large standing army necessary to protect rights of loyal citizens in sece

On May 21, 1866, the House voted 73–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–6, Democrats 0–26, Others 2–3. 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: 73
No: 35
Did not vote: 91
Date: May 21, 1866

By party

Republicans71 yes · 6 no · 59 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 26 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Donald Campbell Mcruer R-CA voted no
Gilman Marston R-NH voted no
Robert Safford Hale R-NY voted no
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY voted no
Leonard Myers R-PA voted no
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA 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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