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Senate roll call 89 · 39th Congress · Apr 3, 1866

To amend S. 103, a bill reorganizing the judiciary, by increasing from six thousand to ten thousand dollars, the minimum value in controversy where appeal is ma

On Apr 3, 1866, the Senate voted 13–22 (S 103). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–16, Democrats 2–4, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
13
No
22
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 3, 1866

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 16 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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