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

On May 15, 1866, the House voted 79–43 (HR 508). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 77–8, Democrats 0–29, Others 2–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 43
Did not vote: 77
Date: May 15, 1866

By party

Republicans77 yes · 8 no · 51 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jehu Baker R-IL voted no
Andrew Jackson Kuykendall R-IL voted no
Henry Dana Washburn R-IN voted no
John Forbes Benjamin R-MO voted no
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted no
William Augustus Darling R-NY voted no
Thomas Treadwell Davis R-NY voted no
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA 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. 508, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, May 15, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-216/to-pass-h-r-508-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).