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Senate roll call 585 · 40th Congress · Jan 20, 1869

To consider executive business, motion made during debate on S. 554, a bill to make transportation of mail and military and naval stores cheaper. (p. 475-3)

On Jan 20, 1869, the Senate voted 29–18 (S 554). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–18, Democrats 7–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
29
No
18
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 20, 1869

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 18 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 5 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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