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House roll call 36 · 39th Congress · Jan 15, 1866

To pass a resolution providing that the committee on judiciary inquire into the expediency of amending the act of jan. 24, 1865 relating to test oaths, as to al

On Jan 15, 1866, the House voted 82–77. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–73, Democrats 36–0, Others 4–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
82
No
77
Did not vote
40
Date
Jan 15, 1866

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 73 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 0 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-36/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).