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House roll call 61 · 39th Congress · Feb 8, 1866

To pass H. R. 85, (14 stat 66, 6/21/1866) providing for the disposal of the public lands for homesteads to actual settlers in the states of alabama, mississippi

On Feb 8, 1866, the House voted 112–29 (HR 85). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 106–1, Democrats 0–29, Others 6–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

112

No

29

Did not vote

56

Date

Feb 8, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.