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Senate roll call 159 · 39th Congress · Jun 15, 1866

To amend H. J. RES. 52, providing expenses for attending the paris exposition of 1867, by inserting secondly "to provide additional accommodations in the park,

On Jun 15, 1866, the Senate voted 18–17 (HJR 52). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–13, Democrats 2–4, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
18
No
17
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 15, 1866

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 2 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 H. J. RES. 52, providing expenses…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-159/to-amend-h-j-res-52-providing-expenses-for (accessed 2026-10-17).