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Senate roll call 6 · 43rd Congress · Mar 13, 1873

To receive the petitions relating to legislative action against any discrimination in the laws concerning newspapers not wholly printed in one country, and the

On Mar 13, 1873, the Senate voted 20–31. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–25, Democrats 11–4, Others 5–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

20

No

31

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 13, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.