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Senate roll call 687 · 42nd Congress · Feb 10, 1873

To amend S. 1203, by providing that a claimant shall show that his loss in each case in question exceeded the sum of his premiums with regard to the war risk.

On Feb 10, 1873, the Senate voted 18–26 (S 1203). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–26, Democrats 13–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
18
No
26
Did not vote
31
Date
Feb 10, 1873

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 26 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 0 no · 5 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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