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House roll call 590 · 39th Congress · Feb 28, 1867

To table H. R. 598 (14 stat 517, 3/2/1867), a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States. (p. 1661-2)

On Feb 28, 1867, the House voted 65–73 (HR 598). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 44–59, Democrats 13–12, Others 10–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
65
No
73
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 28, 1867

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 59 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 12 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 4 no · 5 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 table H. R. 598 (14 stat 517, 3/2/1867)…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-590/to-table-h-r-598-14-stat-517-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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