To pass S. 750, a bill for the relief of c. E. Rogers.

On Dec 10, 1872, the Senate voted 24–22 (S 750). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–13, Democrats 1–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 24
No: 22
Did not vote: 29
Date: Dec 10, 1872

By party

Republicans23 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orris Sanford Ferry R-CT voted no
Joseph Rodman West R-LA voted no
Adelbert Ames R-MS voted no
James Lusk Alcorn R-MS voted no
William Morris Stewart R-NV voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Thomas James Robertson R-SC voted no
Henry Cooper D-TN voted yes
John Francis Lewis R-VA voted no
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Matthew Hale Carpenter R-WI voted no
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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