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Senate roll call 20 · 39th Congress · Jan 24, 1866

To amend S. 60 by prohibiting any exercise of judicial power by commissioner, his assistant, agents, or officers, acting under this act. (p. 398-3)

On Jan 24, 1866, the Senate voted 8–34 (S 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–32, Democrats 8–0, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes
8
No
34
Did not vote
17
Date
Jan 24, 1866

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 32 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 S. 60 by prohibiting any exercise…: Senate Vote, Jan 24, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-20/to-amend-s-60-by-prohibiting-any-exercise-of (accessed 2026-10-17).