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House roll call 185 · 39th Congress · Apr 24, 1866

To refer H. R. 414 to committee of the whole on state of the union. H. R. 414 is a bill to secure the speedy construction of the northern pacific railroad and

On Apr 24, 1866, the House voted 43–66 (HR 414). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–61, Democrats 13–3, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
66
Did not vote
90
Date
Apr 24, 1866

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 61 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 15 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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