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Senate roll call 297 · 44th Congress · Jul 31, 1876

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On Jul 31, 1876, the Senate voted 31–18. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–3, Democrats 6–15, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
31
No
18
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 31, 1876

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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