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House roll call 294 · 39th Congress · Jul 5, 1866

To amend H. R. 753, providing for an explanation of an act to amend an act to aid in the construction of a railroad and a telegraph line from the mo. River to t

On Jul 5, 1866, the House voted 71–67 (HR 753). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–58, Democrats 20–7, Others 7–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
71
No
67
Did not vote
61
Date
Jul 5, 1866

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 58 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 10 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. 753, providing for an…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-294/to-amend-h-r-753-providing-for-an-explanation (accessed 2026-10-17).