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Senate roll call 89 · 41st Congress · Dec 17, 1869

To amend S. 281, by eliminating from the oath for civil employees of the state legislature the clause excluding from office persons who took "involuntary" part

On Dec 17, 1869, the Senate voted 29–22 (S 281). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–22, Democrats 9–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

29

No

22

Did not vote

29

Date

Dec 17, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.