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Senate roll call 553 · 41st Congress · Dec 16, 1870

To pass S. 701, a bill incorporating the southern express company in the district of columbia, limiting the franchise to 20 years but not exempting the property

On Dec 16, 1870, the Senate voted 31–15 (S 701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–9, Democrats 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
31
No
15
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 16, 1870

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 9 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 6 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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