To sustain the discussion of the chair, on the appeal of charles sumner, that an amendment to H. R. 1173 (14 stat 457 appr. Mar. 2, 1867), a bill making appropr

On Feb 28, 1867, the Senate voted 37–10 (HR 1173). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–8, Democrats 8–0, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 37
No: 10
Did not vote: 12
Date: Feb 28, 1867

By party

Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Richard Yates R-IL voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
James Warren Nye R-NV voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
Timothy Otis Howe 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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