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House roll call 65 · 39th Congress · Feb 9, 1866

To amend H. R. 122, by eliminating appropriation of $180,000 for machinery for a new machine shop, boiler shop, pattern shop and smithery. (p. 724-1, 777-1)

On Feb 9, 1866, the House voted 73–63 (HR 122). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–43, Democrats 8–18, Others 5–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
73
No
63
Did not vote
63
Date
Feb 9, 1866

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 43 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 18 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 12 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 amend H. R. 122, by eliminating…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-65/to-amend-h-r-122-by-eliminating-appropriation-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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