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Senate roll call 788 · 42nd Congress · Mar 1, 1873

To amend H.R. 3922, by striking out a proviso that the locks and dam on the wabash river may be purchased at a price not exceeding their fair value.

On Mar 1, 1873, the Senate voted 24–25 (HR 3922). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–12, Democrats 1–12, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

24

No

25

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 1, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.