To deny the motion of the respondent to postpone the further hearing of the impeachment against william w. Balknap, late secretary of war, until the first monda

On Apr 27, 1876, the Senate voted 59–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–0, Democrats 24–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 44th Congress (1875–1876), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 59
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Apr 27, 1876

By party

Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To deny the motion of the respondent to…: Senate Vote, Apr 27, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-137/to-deny-the-motion-of-the-respondent-to-postpone (accessed 2026-10-17).