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Senate roll call 228 · 39th Congress · Jul 21, 1866

To amend H. J. RES. 83, by declaring that its people adopted and ratified the constitutional amendment abolishing slavery and that ordinances of secession and d

On Jul 21, 1866, the Senate voted 11–31 (HJR 83). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–28, Democrats 6–1, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

11

No

31

Did not vote

17

Date

Jul 21, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.