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House roll call 296 · 39th Congress · Jul 6, 1866

To table H. R. 665, a bill granting pensions to soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812 and those engaged in indian wars during that period. (p. 3628)

On Jul 6, 1866, the House voted 46–84 (HR 665). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 43–56, Democrats 3–20, Others 0–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 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
46
No
84
Did not vote
69
Date
Jul 6, 1866

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 56 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 20 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 8 no · 11 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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