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Senate roll call 493 · 40th Congress · Jul 13, 1868

To amend an amendment proposed by the committee on finance to S. 207, a bill for funding the national debt and for the conversion of the notes of the united sta

On Jul 13, 1868, the Senate voted 8–25 (S 207). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–25, Democrats 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
8
No
25
Did not vote
36
Date
Jul 13, 1868

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 25 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 7 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 an amendment proposed by the…: Senate Vote, Jul 13, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-S-493/to-amend-an-amendment-proposed-by-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).