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Senate roll call 49 · 39th Congress · Mar 6, 1866

To pass H. J. RES. 17 (14 stat 350, app. Mar 10, 1866), which gives the consent of Congress to transfer of berkeley and jefferson counties to virginia. (p. 120

On Mar 6, 1866, the Senate voted 32–5 (HJR 17). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 1–5, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 1 member 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

32

No

5

Did not vote

22

Date

Mar 6, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.