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Senate roll call 109 · 41st Congress · Jan 19, 1870

To amend S. 783, by prescribing forms of oath to be taken by legislators and other state officers before assuming duties of office and providing penalties for v

On Jan 19, 1870, the Senate voted 45–16 (HR 783). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–6, Democrats 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
45
No
16
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 19, 1870

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 10 no · 3 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 amend S. 783, by prescribing forms of…: Senate Vote, Jan 19, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-109/to-amend-s-783-by-prescribing-forms-of-oath (accessed 2026-10-17).