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Senate roll call 16 · 39th Congress · Jan 23, 1866

To amend S. 60 by authorizing the President to set aside parcels of land for the use of freedmen, with option to purchase by them or their heirs, in florida, mi

On Jan 23, 1866, the Senate voted 36–7 (S 60). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–1, Democrats 2–6, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
36
No
7
Did not vote
16
Date
Jan 23, 1866

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 1 no · 11 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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