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Senate roll call 3 · 42nd Congress · Mar 10, 1871

To postpone consideration of a resolution concerning the Senate committees.

On Mar 10, 1871, the Senate voted 16–32. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–32, Democrats 11–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
32
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 10, 1871

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 32 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 0 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone consideration of a resolution…: Senate Vote, Mar 10, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-3/to-postpone-consideration-of-a-resolution-concerning-the-senate (accessed 2026-10-17).