To sustain the decision of the chair, motion made during consideration of H.R. 3821, decision held that a proposed amendment to pay arrears of interest to the c

On Feb 19, 1875, the Senate voted 21–19 (HR 3821). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–0, Democrats 0–17, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 21
No: 19
Did not vote: 39
Date: Feb 19, 1875

By party

Republicans21 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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