To pass H. J. RES. 83, that the state of tenn. Is hereby restored to her former proper practical relations to the union and is again entitled to be represented

On Jul 20, 1866, the House voted 126–12 (HJR 83). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 107–13, Democrats 27–0, Others 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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: 126
No: 12
Did not vote: 44
Date: Jul 20, 1866

By party

Republicans107 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
George Washington Julian R-IN voted no
Thomas Dawes Eliot R-MA voted no
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
George Sewel Boutwell R-MA voted no
Joseph Washington Mcclurg R-MO voted no
Benjamin Franklin Loan R-MO voted no
John Forbes Benjamin R-MO voted no
William Darrah Kelley R-PA voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
Thomas Williams R-PA voted no
Thomas Allen Jenckes R-RI voted no
Halbert Eleazer Paine 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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