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House roll call 242 · 39th Congress · May 29, 1866

To amend H. R. 613, by adding to section two a, which provides that supervision and care of bureau shall be extended to all loyal refugees and freedmen necessar

On May 29, 1866, the House voted 35–86 (HR 613). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–83, Democrats 24–0, Others 2–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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
35
No
86
Did not vote
78
Date
May 29, 1866

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 83 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 14 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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