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Senate roll call 78 · 40th Congress · Apr 11, 1867

To postpone consideration until tomorrow of the resolution that the President of the Senate, adjourn the present session sine die, at 5 p.m. Saturday, apr. 13,

On Apr 11, 1867, the Senate voted 29–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–10, Democrats 3–1. 10 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
11
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 11, 1867

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 1 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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