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House roll call 198 · 39th Congress · May 3, 1866

To refer S. 74 to committee on territories. (p. 2372-3)

On May 3, 1866, the House voted 64–74 (S 74). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–67, Democrats 25–1, Others 2–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
64
No
74
Did not vote
61
Date
May 3, 1866

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 67 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 6 no · 11 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. 74 to committee on territories…: House Vote, May 3, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-198/to-refer-s-74-to-committee-on-territories-p (accessed 2026-10-17).