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House roll call 222 · 39th Congress · May 21, 1866

To suspend the rules and to introduce a relolution regarding investigation of freedmen's bureau and its officers and states where it is in operation. (p. 2725-

On May 21, 1866, the House voted 92–30. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–5, Democrats 0–24, Others 5–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
92
No
30
Did not vote
77
Date
May 21, 1866

By party

  • Republicans87 yes · 5 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and to introduce a…: House Vote, May 21, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-222/to-suspend-the-rules-and-to-introduce-a-relolution (accessed 2026-10-15).

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