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Senate roll call 174 · 43rd Congress · May 22, 1874

To amend S. 1, by eliminating a clause which extends to all persons the equal use of public schools, supported by general taxation.

On May 22, 1874, the Senate voted 14–30 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–31, Democrats 15–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
14
No
30
Did not vote
32
Date
May 22, 1874

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 31 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 0 no · 6 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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