To amend H. R. 361, an act to reorganize and establish the army of the United States, by providing that to the six regiments of cavalry now in the service, ther

On Apr 16, 1866, the House voted 79–28 (HR 361). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–6, Democrats 0–19, Others 5–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 79
No: 28
Did not vote: 92
Date: Apr 16, 1866

By party

Republicans74 yes · 6 no · 56 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 19 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Andrew Jackson Kuykendall R-IL voted no
Ralph Hill R-IN voted no
Henry Dana Washburn R-IN voted no
Robert Thompson Van Horn R-MO voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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