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House roll call 390 · 39th Congress · Dec 3, 1866

To postpone further reading of President's annual message until tomorrow, dec. 04, 1866. (p. 21)

On Dec 3, 1866, the House voted 64–65. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 58–37, Democrats 1–18, Others 5–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
64
No
65
Did not vote
70
Date
Dec 3, 1866

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 37 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 18 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 10 no · 4 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 postpone further reading of President's…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-390/to-postpone-further-reading-of-presidents-annual-message-until (accessed 2026-10-17).

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