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Senate roll call 559 · 40th Congress · Jul 27, 1868

To table H.R. 1450, a bill to provide for the more speedy reorganization of the states of virginia, mississippi and texas and for other purposes. (p. 4506-3)

On Jul 27, 1868, the Senate voted 7–33 (HR 1450). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–33, Democrats 5–0. 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
7
No
33
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 27, 1868

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 33 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 7 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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