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Senate roll call 338 · 43rd Congress · Feb 20, 1875

To sustain the decision of the chair, motion made during consideration of H.R. 3821, which decision held that under the 30th rule of the Senate, the amendment w

On Feb 20, 1875, the Senate voted 42–3 (HR 3821). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–3, Democrats 14–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
42
No
3
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 20, 1875

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 4 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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