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House roll call 159 · 39th Congress · Apr 12, 1866

To pass S. J. RES. 49, (14 stat 353, 4/17/1866), a bill providing for the temporary relief of destitute people in the district of columbia, by appropriating $25

On Apr 12, 1866, the House voted 101–22 (SJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 92–0, Democrats 1–22, Others 8–0. 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

101

No

22

Did not vote

76

Date

Apr 12, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.