To table a preamble and a resolution which together state that whereas all just government derives its powers from the consent of the governed, and the best mod

On Jan 15, 1866, the House voted 138–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 96–11, Democrats 34–0, Others 8–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 138
No: 12
Did not vote: 49
Date: Jan 15, 1866

By party

Republicans96 yes · 11 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats34 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
Josiah Bushnell Grinnell R-IA voted no
John Wesley Longyear R-MI voted no
John Farson Starr R-NJ voted no
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted no
Robert Safford Hale R-NY voted no
James Mitchell Ashley R-OH voted no
James Henry Dickey Henderson R-OR voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
Thomas Williams 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a preamble and a resolution which…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-34/to-table-a-preamble-and-a-resolution-which-together (accessed 2026-10-14).