To pass H. R. 204 (14 stat 308, app feb. 13, 1866), a bill regulating registration of vessels. (p. 700-1)

On Feb 7, 1866, the Senate voted 31–12 (HR 204). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–3, Democrats 0–9, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 31
No: 12
Did not vote: 16
Date: Feb 7, 1866

By party

Democrats0 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
William Sprague R-RI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 204 (14 stat 308, app feb. 13…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-32/to-pass-h-r-204-14-stat-308-app (accessed 2026-10-16).