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Senate roll call 139 · 40th Congress · Dec 5, 1867

To pass S. 141, a bill to extend to the negroes the right to hold office or be elected or serve as a juror in the district of columbia. (p. 51-2)

On Dec 5, 1867, the Senate voted 32–8 (S 141). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–3, Democrats 0–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

32

No

8

Did not vote

29

Date

Dec 5, 1867

From Voteview roll call records.