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House roll call 215 · 39th Congress · May 15, 1866

To amend H. R. 508, a bill to amend the territorial acts of the territories of nebraska, colorado, dakota, montana, washington, idaho, arizona, utah, and new me

On May 15, 1866, the House voted 36–76 (HR 508). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–74, Democrats 28–0, Others 6–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
36
No
76
Did not vote
87
Date
May 15, 1866

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 74 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 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 amend H. R. 508, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, May 15, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-215/to-amend-h-r-508-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).