To pass S. 414 (14 stat l. 243, app july 25, 1866), a bill regulating the time and manner of holding elections for senators in Congress. (p. 3727-1, 3734-2)

On Jul 11, 1866, the Senate voted 25–11 (S 414). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–6, Democrats 2–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 25
No: 11
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jul 11, 1866

By party

Democrats2 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reverdy Johnson D-MD voted yes
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
John Brooks Henderson R-MO voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
James Willis Nesmith D-OR voted yes
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
William Sprague R-RI voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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 pass S. 414 (14 stat l. 243, app july 25…: Senate Vote, Jul 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-200/to-pass-s-414-14-stat-l-243-app (accessed 2026-10-16).