To pass a resolution directing the committee on reconstruction to inquire and report whether further action should be taken during the 40th Congress concerning

On Jan 28, 1869, the House voted 128–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 126–2, Democrats 0–30, Others 2–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 128
No: 34
Did not vote: 71
Date: Jan 28, 1869

By party

Republicans126 yes · 2 no · 50 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jehu Baker R-IL voted no
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH 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 pass a resolution directing the committee…: House Vote, Jan 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-569/to-pass-a-resolution-directing-the-committee-on-reconstruction (accessed 2026-10-17).