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House roll call 7 · 39th Congress · Dec 5, 1865

To pass a resolution providing that all public debt created during the late rebellion was contracted upon the title and honor of the nation and must be paid inc

On Dec 5, 1865, the House voted 162–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–0, Democrats 28–1, Others 10–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
162
No
1
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 5, 1865

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 no · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing that all…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-7/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-all-public-debt (accessed 2026-10-16).

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