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Senate roll call 12 · 42nd Congress · Mar 22, 1871

To amend a resolution limiting the legislative business for the present session, by adding the subject of revenue reform and the tariff.

On Mar 22, 1871, the Senate voted 15–37. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–36, Democrats 14–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

15

No

37

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 22, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.