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Senate roll call 334 · 42nd Congress · Apr 29, 1872

To amend a resolution limiting debate on amendments to appropriation bills to 5 minutes, by adding that no amendment proposing ungermane general legislation may

On Apr 29, 1872, the Senate voted 11–32. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–32, Democrats 8–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
11
No
32
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 29, 1872

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 32 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 1 no · 9 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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