To override President's veto of S. 61. (p. 1809-3)

On Apr 6, 1866, the Senate voted 33–15 (S 61). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–4, Democrats 0–10, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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: 15
Did not vote: 11
Date: Apr 6, 1866

By party

Democrats0 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To override President's veto of S. 61. (p…: Senate Vote, Apr 6, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-94/to-override-presidents-veto-of-s-61-p-1809 (accessed 2026-10-17).