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Senate roll call 368 · 41st Congress · Jun 13, 1870

To amend S. 566, the railroad in north dakota bill, by striking the proviso empowering the railroad company to sell at $2.50 per acre all its unused land grant

On Jun 13, 1870, the Senate voted 11–30 (S 566). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–30, Democrats 8–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
11
No
30
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 13, 1870

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 30 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 0 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 amend S. 566, the railroad in north…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-368/to-amend-s-566-the-railroad-in-north-dakota (accessed 2026-10-17).