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Senate roll call 211 · 39th Congress · Jul 16, 1866

To override the veto of H. R. 613 (14 stat 173, app july 16, 1866), a bill continuing the freedmen's bureau.

On Jul 16, 1866, the Senate voted 33–12 (HR 613). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–2, Democrats 0–9, Others 1–1. 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
33
No
12
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 16, 1866

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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