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Senate roll call 447 · 41st Congress · Jun 30, 1870

To amend H. R. 2045 by deducting five per cent of all moneys payable as interest upon the United States public debt, the same being imposed as a tax upon the PR

On Jun 30, 1870, the Senate voted 11–25 (HR 2045). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–25, Democrats 5–0. 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
11
No
25
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 30, 1870

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 25 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 8 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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