To pass the amended resolution relative to the seating of MR. Stockton, which as reported by the judiciary committee refused a seat to MR. Stockton. (p. 1677)

On Mar 27, 1866, the Senate voted 23–20. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–12, Democrats 1–8, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 23
No: 20
Did not vote: 14
Date: Mar 27, 1866

By party

Democrats1 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
George Read Riddle D-DE voted yes
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Daniel Sheldon Norton R-MN voted no
John Brooks Henderson R-MO voted no
Edwin Denison Morgan R-NY voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Luke Potter Poland R-VT voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted no
Waitman Thomas Willey R-WV 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the amended resolution relative to…: Senate Vote, Mar 27, 1866,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/39-S-82/to-pass-the-amended-resolution-relative-to-the-seating (accessed 2026-10-17).