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House roll call 226 · 39th Congress · May 22, 1866

To table H. R. 598, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throught the United States. (p. 2743)

On May 22, 1866, the House voted 49–78 (HR 598). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–63, Democrats 13–16, Others 4–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
49
No
78
Did not vote
62
Date
May 22, 1866

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 63 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 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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