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Senate roll call 519 · 41st Congress · Jul 12, 1870

To sustain the decision of the chair made during debate on H. R. 2165, which decision held that the Senate previously ruled in order an amendment similar to one

On Jul 12, 1870, the Senate voted 35–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–12, Democrats 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
35
No
12
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 12, 1870

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 12 no · 28 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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