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House roll call 488 · 39th Congress · Jan 28, 1867

To refer to joint committee on reconstruction, H. R. 543, a bill to restore the states lately in insurrection their full political rights. (p. 813-1, 817)

On Jan 28, 1867, the House voted 88–65 (HR 543). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–61, Democrats 30–1, Others 9–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
88
No
65
Did not vote
46
Date
Jan 28, 1867

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 61 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 3 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 refer to joint committee on…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-488/to-refer-to-joint-committee-on-reconstruction-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).