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Senate roll call 657 · 40th Congress · Feb 17, 1869

To adjourn, motion made during debate on S.J.RES. 8, proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution grantin the franchise to vote and hold public office to a

On Feb 17, 1869, the Senate voted 21–35 (SJR 8). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–35, Democrats 9–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

21

No

35

Did not vote

13

Date

Feb 17, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.