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Senate roll call 29 · 39th Congress · Feb 2, 1866

To amend S. 61, by eliminating the section which empowers the President or his agent to employ such part of the military or naval forces or the militia necessar

On Feb 2, 1866, the Senate voted 12–34 (S 61). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–34, Democrats 9–0, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

12

No

34

Did not vote

13

Date

Feb 2, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.