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Senate roll call 585 · 42nd Congress · Jun 7, 1872

To sustain decision of the chair that only an amendment making legislative provisions directly related to the appropriations in the bill may be received, motion

On Jun 7, 1872, the Senate voted 33–6 (HR 2705). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–6, Democrats 9–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
6
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 6 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 0 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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