To pass, over the veto of the President, S. 567, relating to the freedmens bureau and providing for its discontinuance. (p. 4450-3)

On Jul 25, 1868, the Senate voted 42–5 (S 567). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–0, Democrats 0–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 42
No: 5
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 25, 1868

By party

Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass, over the veto of the President, S…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-S-552/to-pass-over-the-veto-of-the-president-s (accessed 2026-10-17).