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Senate roll call 142 · 43rd Congress · May 12, 1874

To amend S. 7, by providing that all claims must be adjourned upon the basis of United States gold coins and verified by oath, thus basing the settlement of the

On May 12, 1874, the Senate voted 37–21 (S 7). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–18, Democrats 14–2, Others 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
37
No
21
Did not vote
21
Date
May 12, 1874

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 18 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 2 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 amend S. 7, by providing that all claims…: Senate Vote, May 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-S-142/to-amend-s-7-by-providing-that-all-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).