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House roll call 138 · 39th Congress · Mar 23, 1866

To adjourn while the house was considering H. R. 207. (p. 1614-2)

On Mar 23, 1866, the House voted 61–72 (HR 207). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 53–44, Democrats 2–26, Others 6–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
61
No
72
Did not vote
66
Date
Mar 23, 1866

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 44 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 26 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 adjourn while the house was considering…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-138/to-adjourn-while-the-house-was-considering-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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