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Senate roll call 179 · 44th Congress · Jun 7, 1876

That persons honorably discharged for military service by reason of disability incurred in line of duty shall have preference for appointment to civil offices p

On Jun 7, 1876, the Senate voted 37–3 (HR 2571). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–0, Democrats 12–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

37

No

3

Did not vote

42

Date

Jun 7, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.