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Senate roll call 432 · 42nd Congress · May 21, 1872

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of S. 99.

On May 21, 1872, the Senate voted 13–30 (S 99). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–30, Democrats 11–0. 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
13
No
30
Did not vote
32
Date
May 21, 1872

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 30 no · 24 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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