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Senate roll call 9 · 39th Congress · Dec 12, 1865

To pass H. RES. 95, establishing a joint committee on reconstruction to investigate and report whether any of the confederate states are entitled to representat

On Dec 12, 1865, the Senate voted 33–11 (HRE 95). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–3, Democrats 0–8, Others 2–0. 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

33

No

11

Did not vote

15

Date

Dec 12, 1865

From Voteview roll call records.