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House roll call 176 · 39th Congress · Apr 19, 1866

To amend h. 361 by increasing enlistment period in the army from three to five years. (p. 2046)

On Apr 19, 1866, the House voted 40–61 (HR 361). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–47, Democrats 12–10, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
40
No
61
Did not vote
98
Date
Apr 19, 1866

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 47 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 10 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 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. 361 by increasing enlistment…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-176/to-amend-h-361-by-increasing-enlistment-period-in (accessed 2026-10-17).

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