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House roll call 556 · 39th Congress · Feb 21, 1867

To pass H. R. 1188 (14 stat 625, 2/28/1867), for relief of james fulton; authorizing secretary of navy to pay same $86,400 for building four steam tub boats. (

On Feb 21, 1867, the House voted 91–39 (HR 1188). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–21, Democrats 16–12, Others 9–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
91
No
39
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 21, 1867

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 21 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 6 no · 4 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 pass H. R. 1188 (14 stat 625, 2/28/1867)…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-556/to-pass-h-r-1188-14-stat-625-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).