To postpone prior order of business in order to continue the consideration of the amendment of the House Of Representatives to S. 456, (14 stat l 391, app. Feb.

On Jan 16, 1867, the Senate voted 24–17 (S 456). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–10, Democrats 0–6, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 24
No: 17
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jan 16, 1867

By party

Democrats0 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
George Henry Williams R-OR voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted no
Luke Potter Poland R-VT voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted no
Timothy Otis Howe 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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