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Senate roll call 779 · 42nd Congress · Mar 1, 1873

To receive amendment to H.R. 3921, which provides for the debates of Congress to be printed on a contract with w. J. Murtagh for the term of 1 year.

On Mar 1, 1873, the Senate voted 32–27 (HR 3921). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–12, Democrats 0–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

32

No

27

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 1, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.