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Senate roll call 191 · 42nd Congress · Mar 7, 1872

To table an amendment to H.R. 1060. The amendment appropriates $48,000 for clerks in the general land office.

On Mar 7, 1872, the Senate voted 28–26 (HR 1060). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–26, Democrats 13–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members 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
28
No
26
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 26 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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