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Senate roll call 361 · 44th Congress · Jan 3, 1877

To proceed to the consideration of S. 60, the union pacific railroad bill declaring the true interest and meaning of the acts approved july 1, 1862, july 2, 186

On Jan 3, 1877, the Senate voted 35–3 (S 60). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–3, Democrats 16–0, Others 1–0. 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
35
No
3
Did not vote
44
Date
Jan 3, 1877

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 3 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 0 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of S. 60…: Senate Vote, Jan 3, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-361/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-60-the (accessed 2026-10-17).