To consider S. 387, a bill to secure the speedy construction of the northern pacific railroad and to secure its use to the government for postal and military pu

On Jul 14, 1866, the Senate voted 20–19 (S 387). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–12, Democrats 2–6, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 20
No: 19
Did not vote: 20
Date: Jul 14, 1866

By party

Democrats2 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Thomas Andrews Hendricks D-IN voted yes
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Benjamin Gratz Brown R-MO voted no
John Brooks Henderson R-MO voted no
Edwin Denison Morgan R-NY voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
James Willis Nesmith D-OR voted yes
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI 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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