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Senate roll call 492 · 39th Congress · Mar 2, 1867

To postpone all prior order for the purpose of proceeding to consideration of a report from a committee of conference on H. R. 793, a bill to provide increased

On Mar 2, 1867, the Senate voted 13–27 (HR 793). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–21, Democrats 3–2, Others 0–4. 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
13
No
27
Did not vote
19
Date
Mar 2, 1867

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 21 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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 postpone all prior order for the purpose…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-492/to-postpone-all-prior-order-for-the-purpose-of (accessed 2026-10-17).