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Senate roll call 722 · 42nd Congress · Feb 17, 1873

To concur in amendment to H.R. 3351, which appropriates $150,000 for purchase of the right to manufacture self-propelling torpedo-boats.

On Feb 17, 1873, the Senate voted 33–9 (HR 3351). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–4, Democrats 4–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
9
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 17, 1873

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in amendment to H.R. 3351, which…: Senate Vote, Feb 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-722/to-concur-in-amendment-to-h-r-3351-which (accessed 2026-10-17).