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Senate roll call 551 · 42nd Congress · Jun 5, 1872

To table amendment to H.R. 2705, which entitles a person to payment only if the mail route and its post offices were under the control of the U.S. And by a per

On Jun 5, 1872, the Senate voted 21–20 (HR 2705). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 9–20, Democrats 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

21

No

20

Did not vote

34

Date

Jun 5, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.