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Senate roll call 323 · 43rd Congress · Feb 17, 1875

To adjourn due to late hour, motion postponing debate on resolution to seat p.b.s. Pinchback, as senator from louisiana for the term of six years from march 4,

On Feb 17, 1875, the Senate voted 9–33. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–33, Democrats 8–0, Others 0–1. 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
9
No
33
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 17, 1875

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 33 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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