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House roll call 166 · 39th Congress · Apr 16, 1866

To amend H. R. 361 by eliminating the following clause: 'of the 10 regiments to be raised and officered, to be called veteran reserve corps and of eight regimen

On Apr 16, 1866, the House voted 16–79 (HR 361). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–68, Democrats 15–4, Others 0–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
16
No
79
Did not vote
104
Date
Apr 16, 1866

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 68 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 12 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 amend H. R. 361 by eliminating the…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-166/to-amend-h-r-361-by-eliminating-the-following (accessed 2026-10-17).

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