To amend S. 401, by forming forty-five regiments of infantry from companies now serving, and eight new regiments of which five shall be composed of colored troo

On Jul 9, 1866, the Senate voted 18–13 (S 401). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–12, Democrats 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 18
No: 13
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jul 9, 1866

By party

Democrats4 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 12 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
Garrett Davis D-KY voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
Alexander Ramsey R-MN voted no
James Warren Nye R-NV voted no
Edwin Denison Morgan R-NY voted no
George Henry Williams R-OR voted no
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted no
Luke Potter Poland R-VT voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted no
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 401, by forming forty-five…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-195/to-amend-s-401-by-forming-forty-five-regiments (accessed 2026-10-17).