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Senate roll call 280 · 39th Congress · Jul 28, 1866

To recommit to the committee on public lands, the nomination of joseph s. Wilson of the district of columbia to be commissioner of the general land office, whic

On Jul 28, 1866, the Senate voted 16–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–5, Democrats 1–4, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
10
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 28, 1866

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 5 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit to the committee on public…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-280/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-public-lands-the (accessed 2026-10-17).