To suspend the rules for the purpose of offering a resolution to appoint a committee to inquire into the condition of the so-called confederate states of americ

On Dec 4, 1865, the House voted 138–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 129–0, Democrats 0–35, Others 9–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 138
No: 35
Did not vote: 26
Date: Dec 4, 1865

By party

Republicans129 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 suspend the rules for the purpose of…: House Vote, Dec 4, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-3/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-offering (accessed 2026-10-17).