To refer a resolution and preamble to the committee on reconstruction without instruction . The resolution provides that the necessity of keeping a standing ar

On Feb 26, 1866, the House voted 102–27. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–1, Democrats 0–23, Others 7–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 102
No: 27
Did not vote: 70
Date: Feb 26, 1866

By party

Republicans95 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV 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 refer a resolution and preamble to the…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-98/to-refer-a-resolution-and-preamble-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).