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House roll call 257 · 39th Congress · Jun 11, 1866

To pass a resolution providing that jefferson davis, leader of the late rebellion, is guilty of treason and was charged by proclamation of President may 18, 186

On Jun 11, 1866, the House voted 105–20. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–0, Democrats 3–20, Others 9–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
105
No
20
Did not vote
74
Date
Jun 11, 1866

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 20 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 0 no · 10 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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