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Senate roll call 94 · 39th Congress · Apr 6, 1866

To override President's veto of S. 61. (p. 1809-3)

On Apr 6, 1866, the Senate voted 33–15 (S 61). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–4, Democrats 0–10, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
33
No
15
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 6, 1866

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 8 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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