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House roll call 493 · 39th Congress · Feb 1, 1867

To amend S. 453 (14 stat 430, 3/2/1867), a bill regulating the tenure of certain civil officers by eliminating the clause excepting all cabinet officers from TH

On Feb 1, 1867, the House voted 76–78 (S 453). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 72–38, Democrats 1–30, Others 3–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
76
No
78
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 1, 1867

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 38 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 30 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 10 no · 6 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. 453 (14 stat 430, 3/2/1867), a…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-493/to-amend-s-453-14-stat-430-3-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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