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Senate roll call 65 · 39th Congress · Mar 20, 1866

To amend S. J. RES. 49 (14 stat 353, app may 14, 1866), a bill for temporary relief of colored people in district of columbia by appropriating a like sum of $25

On Mar 20, 1866, the Senate voted 3–32 (SJR 49). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 3–3, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
3
No
32
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 20, 1866

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 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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