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Senate roll call 240 · 39th Congress · Jul 23, 1866

To amend H.R. 737, by increasing the salary of clerks in the state department 20% from june 30, 1865. (p. 4029-1)

On Jul 23, 1866, the Senate voted 16–14 (HR 737). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 10–12, Democrats 5–2, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
14
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 23, 1866

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 12 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 3 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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