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House roll call 154 · 39th Congress · Apr 9, 1866

To override veto of S. 61. (p. 1861)

On Apr 9, 1866, the House voted 122–41 (S 61). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 120–2, Democrats 1–34, Others 5–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
122
No
41
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 9, 1866

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 34 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 6 no · 8 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 override veto of S. 61. (p. 1861): House Vote, Apr 9, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-154/to-override-veto-of-s-61-p-1861 (accessed 2026-10-17).