To recommit to the committee on public lands, the nomination of joseph s. Wilson of the district of columbia to be commissioner of the general land office, whic

On Jul 28, 1866, the Senate voted 16–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–5, Democrats 1–4, Others 3–1. 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: 16
No: 10
Did not vote: 33
Date: Jul 28, 1866

By party

Democrats1 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 5 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Conness R-CA voted no
James Guthrie D-KY voted yes
James Warren Nye R-NV voted no
William Morris Stewart R-NV voted no
George Henry Williams R-OR 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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