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Senate roll call 627 · 40th Congress · Feb 9, 1869

To amend H.J.RES. 402, by providing that the proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted for ratification to the conventions of the several states inst

On Feb 9, 1869, the Senate voted 11–45 (HJR 402). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–45, Democrats 9–0. 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

11

No

45

Did not vote

13

Date

Feb 9, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.