To amend S. 60, a bill to enlarge the powers of the freedmen's bureau, by providing that none of the provisions of the act shall extend to, or be enforced in TH

On Feb 6, 1866, the House voted 34–131 (S 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–123, Democrats 31–0, Others 3–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 34
No: 131
Did not vote: 34
Date: Feb 6, 1866

By party

Republicans0 yes · 123 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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. 60, a bill to enlarge the powers…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-55/to-amend-s-60-a-bill-to-enlarge-the (accessed 2026-10-17).