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Senate roll call 287 · 39th Congress · Dec 13, 1866

To amend S. 1, by providing that only those persons who have previously voted in the district and are able to read and write their own name may vote. (p. 98-1)

On Dec 13, 1866, the Senate voted 11–34 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–31, Democrats 5–2, Others 1–2. 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

11

No

34

Did not vote

12

Date

Dec 13, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.