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Senate roll call 229 · 42nd Congress · Mar 25, 1872

To amend S. 472, a bill to amend an act regulating the U.S. Consular and diplomatic systems, by appropriating $3,000, instead of $2,500, for the consul's salar

On Mar 25, 1872, the Senate voted 16–22 (S 472). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–19, Democrats 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

16

No

22

Did not vote

37

Date

Mar 25, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.