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House roll call 409 · 39th Congress · Dec 17, 1866

To table H. J. RES. 217, a bill to allow members of Congress to inspect papers on the post office department. (p. 151-2)

On Dec 17, 1866, the House voted 31–111 (HJR 217). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–91, Democrats 16–11, Others 6–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

31

No

111

Did not vote

57

Date

Dec 17, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.