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Senate roll call 231 · 44th Congress · Jun 28, 1876

To consent to the nomination of william g. Ritch, to be secretary of the territory of new mexico.

On Jun 28, 1876, the Senate voted 33–7. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–3, Democrats 5–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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

33

No

7

Did not vote

42

Date

Jun 28, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.