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On May 14, 1866, the House voted 87–22. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 84–1, Democrats 0–20, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 87
No: 22
Did not vote: 90
Date: May 14, 1866

By party

Republicans84 yes · 1 no · 51 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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