To table question of consideration of a resolution expressing indignation at employment of the U.S. Navy on the coasts of ST. Domingo during negotiations for TH

On Mar 24, 1871, the Senate voted 29–25. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–10, Democrats 0–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 29
No: 25
Did not vote: 21
Date: Mar 24, 1871

By party

Republicans29 yes · 10 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Eliphaz Spencer R-AL voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin R-ME voted no
Thomas Weston Tipton R-NE voted no
Aaron Harrison Cragin R-NH voted no
James Willis Patterson R-NH voted no
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted no
Thomas James Robertson R-SC voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table question of consideration of a…: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-22/to-table-question-of-consideration-of-a-resolution-expressing (accessed 2026-10-17).