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Senate roll call 18 · 41st Congress · Mar 25, 1869

To proceed to the consideration of S. 43, a bill supplementing an act providing a national currency secured by a pledge of United States bonds and providing for

On Mar 25, 1869, the Senate voted 40–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–14, Democrats 7–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
40
No
15
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 25, 1869

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 14 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 1 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 proceed to the consideration of S. 43, a…: Senate Vote, Mar 25…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-18/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-43-a (accessed 2026-10-17).