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House roll call 299 · 39th Congress · Jul 7, 1866

To amend S. 343 (14 stat 218, 7/23/1866), an act to quiet land titles in cal., by providing that act of Congress approved mar. 3, 1863 to guard rights of preemp

On Jul 7, 1866, the House voted 30–91 (S 343). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–70, Democrats 5–19, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
30
No
91
Did not vote
78
Date
Jul 7, 1866

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 70 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 17 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 amend S. 343 (14 stat 218, 7/23/1866), an…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-299/to-amend-s-343-14-stat-218-7-23 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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