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House roll call 557 · 39th Congress · Feb 21, 1867

To pass S. 283 (14 stat 624, 2/25/1867), to relief of edward ST. Clair clarke, paymaster of United States on board steamer sumter; that in settlement of his acc

On Feb 21, 1867, the House voted 55–25 (S 283). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–20, Democrats 13–3, Others 8–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
55
No
25
Did not vote
119
Date
Feb 21, 1867

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 20 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 283 (14 stat 624, 2/25/1867), to…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-557/to-pass-s-283-14-stat-624-2-25 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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