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House roll call 255 · 39th Congress · Jun 11, 1866

To refer the modified resolution to committee on foreign affairs.

On Jun 11, 1866, the House voted 89–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–7, Democrats 1–27, Others 7–1. 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
89
No
35
Did not vote
75
Date
Jun 11, 1866

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 7 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 27 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 1 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 the modified resolution to…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-255/to-refer-the-modified-resolution-to-committee-on-foreign (accessed 2026-10-17).