To suspend the rules for the purpose of introducing a resolution regarding question of the admission of persons claiming to have been elected representatives to

On Dec 11, 1865, the House voted 40–111. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–107, Democrats 31–0, Others 4–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 40
No: 111
Did not vote: 48
Date: Dec 11, 1865

By party

Republicans5 yes · 107 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 4 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Neel Stilwell R-IN voted yes
Henry Taylor Blow R-MO voted yes
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted yes
Henry Jarvis Raymond R-NY voted yes
James Randolph Hubbell R-OH voted yes

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 11, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-9/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-introducing (accessed 2026-10-17).