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Senate roll call 209 · 43rd Congress · Jun 9, 1874

To amend H.R. 3171, by eliminating a provision that nothing contained in the bill shall affect existing rights or prevent a distribution in all cases where pros

On Jun 9, 1874, the Senate voted 18–22 (HR 3171). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–22, Democrats 16–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
18
No
22
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 9, 1874

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 22 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 0 no · 5 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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