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House roll call 52 · 39th Congress · Jan 31, 1866

To amend H. J. RES. 51 by providing that representatives be apportioned among the states to be included in the union according to the number of male citizens, 2

On Jan 31, 1866, the House voted 29–131 (HJR 51). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–93, Democrats 4–29, Others 1–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
29
No
131
Did not vote
39
Date
Jan 31, 1866

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 93 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 29 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 no · 9 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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