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Senate roll call 223 · 41st Congress · Apr 11, 1870

To amend s. J. R. 121 (16 stat 378, app may 31, 1870), the northern pacific railway resolution by making the provisions of the proposed amendment apply only to

On Apr 11, 1870, the Senate voted 30–9 (SJR 121). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–5, Democrats 1–7. 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
30
No
9
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 11, 1870

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 7 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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