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House roll call 42 · 39th Congress · Jan 18, 1866

To recommit H. R. 1 to the committee on the judiciary, with instruction to extend suffrage in district of columbia to those who can read the constitution of the

On Jan 18, 1866, the House voted 53–117 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 52–71, Democrats 0–38, Others 1–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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
53
No
117
Did not vote
29
Date
Jan 18, 1866

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 71 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 8 no · 10 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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