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Senate roll call 70 · 40th Congress · Apr 9, 1867

To ratify the treaty between United States and the emperor of all the russias for the cession to the United States of all the territory and dominions now posses

On Apr 9, 1867, the Senate voted 37–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–2, Democrats 4–0. 2 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
37
No
2
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 9, 1867

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 8 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 ratify the treaty between United States…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-S-70/to-ratify-the-treaty-between-united-states-and-the (accessed 2026-10-17).