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House roll call 15 · 39th Congress · Dec 13, 1865

To table a resolution stating that this government secure to the colored soldiers of the union their equal rights and privileges as citizens of the united state

On Dec 13, 1865, the House voted 43–113. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–110, Democrats 33–0, Others 8–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

43

No

113

Did not vote

43

Date

Dec 13, 1865

From Voteview roll call records.