To pass a resolution providing that the house agrees with the secretary of the treasury on the necessity of contraction of currency with a view to early resumpt

On Dec 18, 1865, the House voted 144–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 106–4, Democrats 30–1, Others 8–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 144
No: 6
Did not vote: 49
Date: Dec 18, 1865

By party

Republicans106 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jehu Baker R-IL voted no
Benjamin Gwinn Harris D-MD voted no
Ephraim Ralph Eckley R-OH voted no
Martin Russell Thayer R-PA voted no
Amasa Cobb 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-25/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-agrees (accessed 2026-10-17).