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Senate roll call 387 · 42nd Congress · May 10, 1872

To pass S. 58, a bill prescribing the time for holding the election of presidential electors in louisiana.

On May 10, 1872, the Senate voted 33–16 (S 58). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–2, Democrats 0–15. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
33
No
16
Did not vote
24
Date
May 10, 1872

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 15 no · 3 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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