To table the nomination of joseph s. Wilson of the district of columbia, to be commissioner of the general land office.

On Jul 27, 1866, the Senate voted 22–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–8, Democrats 0–5, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 22
No: 13
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jul 27, 1866

By party

Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 8 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Conness R-CA voted no
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood R-IA voted no
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
James Warren Nye R-NV voted no
William Morris Stewart R-NV voted no
George Henry Williams R-OR voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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