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Senate roll call 300 · 42nd Congress · Apr 19, 1872

To table unfinished business, which is S. 365, a bill to secure equal rights in public schools of washington and georgetown, in order to consider business from

On Apr 19, 1872, the Senate voted 26–19. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–19, Democrats 11–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
26
No
19
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 19, 1872

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 19 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

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 table unfinished business, which is S…: Senate Vote, Apr 19, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-300/to-table-unfinished-business-which-is-s-365-a (accessed 2026-10-17).