To concur in a Senate amendment to H. J. RES. 127, a resolution proposing an amendment to the United States constitution. The Senate amendment (1) defines born

On Jun 13, 1866, the House voted 137–37 (HJR 127). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 130–0, Democrats 0–37, Others 10–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 137
No: 37
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jun 13, 1866

By party

Republicans130 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 37 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 concur in a Senate amendment to H. J…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-259/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).