To pass H. R. 1186, a bill to establish the offices of civil engineer, master mechanic, and master laborer in the navy yards of the United States. (p. 1402)

On Feb 20, 1867, the House voted 97–33 (HR 1186). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–1, Democrats 2–30, Others 8–2. 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: 97
No: 33
Did not vote: 69
Date: Feb 20, 1867

By party

Republicans87 yes · 1 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 30 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Anthony Thornton D-IL voted yes
Thomas Estes Noell R-MO voted no
John Ward Hunter D-NY voted yes

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 H. R. 1186, a bill to establish the…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-547/to-pass-h-r-1186-a-bill-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-17).