To pass an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the original resolution, H. J. RES. 116 (14 stat l. 357, app. May 26, 1866), to prevent the introduction

On May 15, 1866, the Senate voted 17–19 (HJR 116). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–12, Democrats 1–6, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 17
No: 19
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 15, 1866

By party

Democrats1 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood R-IA voted no
Lot Myrick Morrill R-ME voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
John Brooks Henderson R-MO voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
James Willis Nesmith D-OR voted yes
William Sprague R-RI voted no
Waitman Thomas Willey R-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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