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Senate roll call 162 · 41st Congress · Feb 22, 1870

To adjourn in order to observe washington's birthday, made during consideration of S. 580, the union pacific railroad bill. (p. 1481-1)

On Feb 22, 1870, the Senate voted 37–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–11, Democrats 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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

37

No

11

Did not vote

32

Date

Feb 22, 1870

From Voteview roll call records.