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House roll call 279 · 39th Congress · Jun 25, 1866

To suspend rules and to discharge the committee on the pacific railroad from further consideration of S. 317 (14 stat 79, 7/3/1866), a bill to amend an act to a

On Jun 25, 1866, the House voted 84–37 (S 317). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–33, Democrats 24–4, Others 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
84
No
37
Did not vote
78
Date
Jun 25, 1866

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 33 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 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 suspend rules and to discharge the…: House Vote, Jun 25, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-279/to-suspend-rules-and-to-discharge-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).