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House roll call 289 · 39th Congress · Jul 2, 1866

To table a resolution providing that speaker be authorized to appoint a stenographer as assistant official reporter to committees of house to commence may 1, 18

On Jul 2, 1866, the House voted 59–66. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–64, Democrats 23–1, Others 8–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
59
No
66
Did not vote
74
Date
Jul 2, 1866

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 64 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 1 no · 10 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 table a resolution providing that speaker…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-289/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-speaker-be-authorized (accessed 2026-10-17).

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