To pass second resolution providing that henry d. Washburn is entitled to a seat in this house as a representative from the seventh congressional district of in

On Feb 23, 1866, the House voted 87–36. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–8, Democrats 0–25, Others 2–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 87
No: 36
Did not vote: 76
Date: Feb 23, 1866

By party

Republicans85 yes · 8 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ebon Clark Ingersoll R-IL voted no
James Gillespie Blaine R-ME voted no
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted no
William Augustus Darling R-NY voted no
Robert Safford Hale R-NY voted no
Rutherford Birchard Hayes R-OH voted no
Ralph Pomeroy Buckland R-OH voted no
Leonard Myers 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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