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Senate roll call 403 · 40th Congress · Jun 13, 1868

To amend S 534, relating to contested elections in washingtion d. C. By providing that the register of the city shall make out his certificate upon the official

On Jun 13, 1868, the Senate voted 8–29 (S 534). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–29, Democrats 6–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
8
No
29
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 13, 1868

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 29 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amend S 534, relating to contested…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-S-403/to-amend-s-534-relating-to-contested-elections-in (accessed 2026-10-15).

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