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House roll call 55 · 39th Congress · Feb 6, 1866

To amend S. 60, a bill to enlarge the powers of the freedmen's bureau, by providing that none of the provisions of the act shall extend to, or be enforced in TH

On Feb 6, 1866, the House voted 34–131 (S 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–123, Democrats 31–0, Others 3–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
34
No
131
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 6, 1866

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 123 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 S. 60, a bill to enlarge the powers…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-55/to-amend-s-60-a-bill-to-enlarge-the (accessed 2026-10-17).