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House roll call 229 · 39th Congress · May 24, 1866

To postpone consideration of H. R. 613 (14 stat 173) until second monday, december next, in order to give the committee of both houses time to report on the ope

On May 24, 1866, the House voted 51–81 (HR 613). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–78, Democrats 29–0, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
51
No
81
Did not vote
66
Date
May 24, 1866

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 78 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 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 postpone consideration of H. R. 613 (14…: House Vote, May 24, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-229/to-postpone-consideration-of-h-r-613-14-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).

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