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Senate roll call 485 · 38th Congress · Feb 7, 1865

To amend an amendment to S. 408 by providing an additional section stipulating that the heads of the executive departments of the government, judges of courts o

On Feb 7, 1865, the Senate voted 9–27 (S 408). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–23, Others 2–4, Democrats 5–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

9

No

27

Did not vote

19

Date

Feb 7, 1865

From Voteview roll call records.