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Senate roll call 759 · 42nd Congress · Feb 25, 1873

To receive amendment to H.R. 3850, which appropriates $1,000,000 for headstones of a desirable quality for national cemeteries.

On Feb 25, 1873, the Senate voted 37–1 (HR 3850). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–1, Democrats 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
37
No
1
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 25, 1873

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 13 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 receive amendment to H.R. 3850, which…: Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-759/to-receive-amendment-to-h-r-3850-which-appropriates (accessed 2026-10-17).