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Senate roll call 17 · 41st Congress · Mar 24, 1869

To concur in an amendment to H. R. 3, specifying terms of tenure of civil officers appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and the conditions

On Mar 24, 1869, the Senate voted 37–15 (HR 3). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–7, Democrats 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
15
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 24, 1869

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 8 no · 5 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 concur in an amendment to H. R. 3…: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-17/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).