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Senate roll call 227 · 39th Congress · Jul 21, 1866

To amend H. J. RES. 83 by eliminating preamble of the house resolution, which recites that, that state has ratified the constitutional amendment of equal suffra

On Jul 21, 1866, the Senate voted 29–11 (HJR 83). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–10, Democrats 7–0, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
29
No
11
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 21, 1866

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 10 no · 13 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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