To pass H. R. 3 (14 stat 223, 7/25/1866), a bill to revive the grade of general of the United States army. (p. 2393)

On May 4, 1866, the House voted 117–11 (HR 3). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–7, Democrats 18–3, Others 9–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 117
No: 11
Did not vote: 71
Date: May 4, 1866

By party

Republicans90 yes · 7 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats18 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Jehu Baker R-IL voted no
Benjamin Gwinn Harris D-MD voted no
Benjamin Franklin Loan R-MO voted no
Charles Denison D-PA voted no
Ulysses Mercur R-PA voted no
Alexander Hamilton Coffroth D-PA voted no
Stephen Fowler Wilson R-PA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 3 (14 stat 223, 7/25/1866), a…: House Vote, May 4, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-203/to-pass-h-r-3-14-stat-223-7 (accessed 2026-10-17).