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Senate roll call 586 · 40th Congress · Jan 23, 1869

To consider S.J.RES. 8 (15 stat 346, app 2/27/69), proposing the 15th amendment to the U.S. Constitution providing that the right to votte or hold office may n

On Jan 23, 1869, the Senate voted 33–9 (SJR 8). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–4, Democrats 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

33

No

9

Did not vote

27

Date

Jan 23, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.