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House roll call 54 · 39th Congress · Feb 5, 1866

To grant leave to MR. MC kee to introduce a bill to amend the act of indemnity approved march 3, 1863. This indemnity act provides for the removal to the court

On Feb 5, 1866, the House voted 116–16 (HR 22). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–1, Democrats 2–15, Others 10–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
116
No
16
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 5, 1866

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 15 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 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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