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Senate roll call 140 · 39th Congress · May 30, 1866

To amend an amendment to H. J. RES. 127, by changing an amendment proposing to disqualify from holding office any person who engaged in rebellion against the UN

On May 30, 1866, the Senate voted 8–34 (HJR 127). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–33, Democrats 7–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
8
No
34
Did not vote
17
Date
May 30, 1866

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 33 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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