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Senate roll call 26 · 44th Congress · Dec 14, 1875

To pass a resolution, granting the request of william l. MC millan, claiming a Senate seat from louisiana, for the return of his credentials. (p. 204)

On Dec 14, 1875, the Senate voted 30–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–1, Democrats 0–27. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
30
No
28
Did not vote
24
Date
Dec 14, 1875

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution, granting the request…: Senate Vote, Dec 14, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-26/to-pass-a-resolution-granting-the-request-of-william (accessed 2026-10-17).