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House roll call 544 · 39th Congress · Feb 20, 1867

To recess until one a.m. Tomorrow in order to prevent vote on H. R. 1143. (p. 1356-3, 1358-1)

On Feb 20, 1867, the House voted 28–99 (HR 1143). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–86, Democrats 22–2, Others 5–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
28
No
99
Did not vote
72
Date
Feb 20, 1867

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 86 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 11 no · 3 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 recess until one a.m. Tomorrow in order…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-544/to-recess-until-one-a-m-tomorrow-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).