To pass S. 464, in relation to the qualification of jurors in the United States courts.

On Apr 8, 1868, the Senate voted 37–8 (S 464). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–3, Democrats 3–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 37
No: 8
Did not vote: 24
Date: Apr 8, 1868

By party

Republicans34 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton R-IN voted no
Reverdy Johnson D-MD voted yes
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
Charles Rollin Buckalew D-PA voted yes
David Trotter Patterson D-TN voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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