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Senate roll call 695 · 40th Congress · Mar 1, 1869

To amend H.R. 1803, so as to direct the President to reduce the size of the army of the U.S., in the manner and to the extend hereafter specified." (p. 1718-1

On Mar 1, 1869, the Senate voted 9–37 (HR 1803). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–37, Democrats 5–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

9

No

37

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 1, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.