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Senate roll call 228 · 40th Congress · Mar 21, 1868

To take up the report of the select committee to revise the rules of the Senate when sitting as a high court of impeachment. (p. 2045-1)

On Mar 21, 1868, the Senate voted 31–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–6, Democrats 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

31

No

6

Did not vote

32

Date

Mar 21, 1868

From Voteview roll call records.