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Senate roll call 54 · 39th Congress · Mar 9, 1866

To amend H. J. RES. 51 by providing for consideration of the proposed constitutional amendment by state legislators next to be chosen rather than ones now in se

On Mar 9, 1866, the Senate voted 11–32 (HJR 51). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–30, Democrats 9–1, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

11

No

32

Did not vote

16

Date

Mar 9, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.