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House roll call 609 · 39th Congress · Mar 2, 1867

To pass S. 603 (14 stat 543, 3/2/1867), a bill to authorize the establishment of ocean mail between the United States and the hawaiian islands. (p. 1781)

On Mar 2, 1867, the House voted 63–49 (S 603). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 59–27, Democrats 2–19, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
63
No
49
Did not vote
87
Date
Mar 2, 1867

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 27 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 19 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 14 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. 603 (14 stat 543, 3/2/1867), a…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-609/to-pass-s-603-14-stat-543-3-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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