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Senate roll call 686 · 42nd Congress · Feb 10, 1873

To amend S. 1203, by striking out a section providing that no claims for losses shall be considered unless the claimant proves that his losses during the civil

On Feb 10, 1873, the Senate voted 17–23 (S 1203). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–22, Democrats 10–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
17
No
23
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 10, 1873

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 22 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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