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Senate roll call 131 · 39th Congress · May 17, 1866

To amend H. R. 37 (14 stat 58, app. June 8, 1866) a bill making appropriations for the military academy for fiscal 1867, by barring admission to the military or

On May 17, 1866, the Senate voted 8–33 (HR 37). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–31, Democrats 5–0, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

8

No

33

Did not vote

18

Date

May 17, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.