To amend S. 401, a bill increasing military peace establishment, by raising from two to three the number of colored cavalry regiments. (p. 3667-3, 3669-2)

On Jul 9, 1866, the Senate voted 20–8 (S 401). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–2, Democrats 0–5, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 20
No: 8
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jul 9, 1866

By party

Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edwin Denison Morgan R-NY voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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