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Senate roll call 318 · 39th Congress · Jan 17, 1867

To table the appeal of james doolittle, (r. Wisc. ) from the decision of the chair that the words of charles sumner (r., mass.), referring to the President were

On Jan 17, 1867, the Senate voted 29–10 (S 453). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–4, Democrats 0–5, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
29
No
10
Did not vote
20
Date
Jan 17, 1867

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the appeal of james doolittle, (r…: Senate Vote, Jan 17, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-318/to-table-the-appeal-of-james-doolittle-r-wisc (accessed 2026-10-17).

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