To pass a resolution announcing the doctrine that the abrogation of the governments of the rebel states binds the nation to pay their debts incurred prior to TH

On Jul 17, 1867, the House voted 101–18. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–0, Democrats 0–17, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 101
No: 18
Did not vote: 114
Date: Jul 17, 1867

By party

Republicans101 yes · 0 no · 77 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 17 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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