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House roll call 56 · 39th Congress · Feb 6, 1866

To amend an amendment in the nature of a substitute, for S. 60, said substitute authorizing the President to reserve from settlement and set aside for the use o

On Feb 6, 1866, the House voted 37–126 (S 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–85, Democrats 0–32, Others 0–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
37
No
126
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 6, 1866

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 85 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 10 no · 9 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 amend an amendment in the nature of a…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-H-56/to-amend-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).