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Senate roll call 16 · 39th Congress · Jan 23, 1866

To amend S. 60 by authorizing the President to set aside parcels of land for the use of freedmen, with option to purchase by them or their heirs, in florida, mi

On Jan 23, 1866, the Senate voted 36–7 (S 60). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–1, Democrats 2–6, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

36

No

7

Did not vote

16

Date

Jan 23, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.