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House roll call 115 · 39th Congress · Mar 9, 1866

To refer S. 61 to committee on judiciary. (p. 1296)

On Mar 9, 1866, the House voted 82–70 (S 61). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–65, Democrats 28–2, Others 6–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
82
No
70
Did not vote
47
Date
Mar 9, 1866

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 65 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 3 no · 10 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 refer S. 61 to committee on judiciary…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-115/to-refer-s-61-to-committee-on-judiciary-p (accessed 2026-10-17).