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Senate roll call 72 · 39th Congress · Mar 21, 1866

To amend H. J. RES. 57 authorizing secretaries of navy and of war in their discretion, to give commissioner of quarantine gratuitous use of vessels not required

On Mar 21, 1866, the Senate voted 11–17 (HJR 57). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–13, Democrats 2–3, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
11
No
17
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 21, 1866

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. J. RES. 57 authorizing…: Senate Vote, Mar 21, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-72/to-amend-h-j-res-57-authorizing-secretaries-of (accessed 2026-10-17).