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House roll call 256 · 39th Congress · Jun 11, 1866

To suspend the rules and to introduce a resolution providing that jefferson davis, leader of the late rebellion, is guilty of treason and was charged by proclam

On Jun 11, 1866, the House voted 97–20. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–0, Democrats 1–20, Others 6–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
97
No
20
Did not vote
82
Date
Jun 11, 1866

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 0 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 20 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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