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Senate roll call 664 · 40th Congress · Feb 17, 1869

To amend S.J.RES. 8, by striking the words "by the U.S.," so that only states, and not the U.S., are prohibited from denying citizens the right to vote and ho

On Feb 17, 1869, the Senate voted 18–22 (SJR 8). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–22, Democrats 6–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

22

Did not vote

29

Date

Feb 17, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.