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House roll call 437 · 39th Congress · Jan 17, 1867

To amend h. 896 (14 stat 440, 3/2/1867), a bill making appropriations for the legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the government for the year ending

On Jan 17, 1867, the House voted 85–55 (H 896). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–26, Democrats 7–24, Others 7–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
85
No
55
Did not vote
59
Date
Jan 17, 1867

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 26 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 24 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 5 no · 7 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. 896 (14 stat 440, 3/2/1867), a…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-437/to-amend-h-896-14-stat-440-3-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).