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Senate roll call 225 · 39th Congress · Jul 21, 1866

To amend the preamble to H. J. RES. 83, so that it reads that tennessee has adopted a constitution abolishing slavery and repudiating the debts incurred for the

On Jul 21, 1866, the Senate voted 16–23 (HJR 83). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–17, Democrats 0–5, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

16

No

23

Did not vote

20

Date

Jul 21, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.