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Senate roll call 495 · 40th Congress · Jul 14, 1868

To amend an amendment in the nature of a substitute for S. 543 (15 stat 183, 7/25/68), a bill providing for a further issue of temporary loan certificates redee

On Jul 14, 1868, the Senate voted 8–30 (S 543). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–26, Democrats 1–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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
30
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 14, 1868

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 26 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 4 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 in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-S-495/to-amend-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).