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Senate roll call 490 · 41st Congress · Jul 5, 1870

To pass h. 2045. (p. 5237-3, 5238-1)

On Jul 5, 1870, the Senate voted 43–5 (HR 2045). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–1, Democrats 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
43
No
5
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 5, 1870

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 4 no · 7 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 pass h. 2045. (p. 5237-3, 5238-1): Senate Vote, Jul 5, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-490/to-pass-h-2045-p-5237-3-5238-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).