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House roll call 368 · 39th Congress · Jul 26, 1866

To pass S. 20 (14 stat 292, 7/27/1866), a bill granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the state of mo. And arkan. To TH

On Jul 26, 1866, the House voted 60–44 (S 20). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–27, Democrats 5–17, Others 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
60
No
44
Did not vote
95
Date
Jul 26, 1866

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 27 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 17 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 12 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 S. 20 (14 stat 292, 7/27/1866), a…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-368/to-pass-s-20-14-stat-292-7-27 (accessed 2026-10-17).