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Senate roll call 239 · 39th Congress · Jul 23, 1866

To amend H. R. 737, by providing for the payment of claims for enlistment of slaves, by further providing that no money be paid under the foregoing provisions,

On Jul 23, 1866, the Senate voted 18–13 (HR 737). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–5, Democrats 0–6, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

18

No

13

Did not vote

28

Date

Jul 23, 1866

From Voteview roll call records.