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House roll call 194 · 39th Congress · May 2, 1866

To table H. R. 551, a bill to authorize the commission of patents to decide upon application of petitioner for further additional extension of his patent for TH

On May 2, 1866, the House voted 68–58 (HR 551). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–52, Democrats 24–2, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
68
No
58
Did not vote
73
Date
May 2, 1866

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 52 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 13 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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