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Senate roll call 50 · 40th Congress · Mar 28, 1867

To refer to the committee on finance the bill H.R. 103, providing for an eight hours work day for all laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by or on behalf o

On Mar 28, 1867, the Senate voted 18–17 (HR 103). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–16, Democrats 2–1. 16 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
18
No
17
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 28, 1867

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 16 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 1 no · 9 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 refer to the committee on finance the…: Senate Vote, Mar 28, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-S-50/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-finance-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).