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Senate roll call 31 · 42nd Congress · Apr 7, 1871

To nominate william a. Darling as appraiser of merchandise at the port of new york.

On Apr 7, 1871, the Senate voted 39–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 8–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
39
No
2
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 7, 1871

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 2 no · 8 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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