To amend H. R. 718 by making the duty on soapstone, freestone, sandstone, granite and all building or monumental stones except marble, four dollars per ton, and

On Jan 30, 1867, the Senate voted 18–14 (HR 718). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–10, Democrats 0–3, Others 2–1. 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: 18
No: 14
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jan 30, 1867

By party

Democrats0 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Lot Myrick Morrill R-ME voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
John Brooks Henderson R-MO voted no
Edwin Denison Morgan R-NY voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
George Henry Williams R-OR 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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