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House roll call 297 · 39th Congress · Jul 6, 1866

To recommit H. R. 665 to committee on invalid pensions. H. R. 665 is a bill granting pensions to soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812 and those engaged in in

On Jul 6, 1866, the House voted 74–47 (HR 665). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–20, Democrats 3–21, Others 2–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
74
No
47
Did not vote
78
Date
Jul 6, 1866

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 20 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit H. R. 665 to committee on…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-297/to-recommit-h-r-665-to-committee-on-invalid (accessed 2026-10-16).

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