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Senate roll call 225 · 39th Congress · Jul 21, 1866

To amend the preamble to H. J. RES. 83, so that it reads that tennessee has adopted a constitution abolishing slavery and repudiating the debts incurred for the

On Jul 21, 1866, the Senate voted 16–23 (HJR 83). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–17, Democrats 0–5, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
16
No
23
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 21, 1866

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 17 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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