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House roll call 172 · 39th Congress · Apr 18, 1866

To amend H. R. 361 by providing that all officers, whether assigned to the command of colored troops or to the regular forces or to the soldiers of the veteran

On Apr 18, 1866, the House voted 51–58 (HR 361). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 35–46, Democrats 14–7, Others 2–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
51
No
58
Did not vote
90
Date
Apr 18, 1866

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 46 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 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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