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Senate roll call 383 · 44th Congress · Feb 8, 1877

To postpone indefinitely further consideration of H.R. 4540, a bill providing for the payment of james b. Eads for the construction of jettees, and other auxili

On Feb 8, 1877, the Senate voted 30–24 (HR 4540). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–11, Democrats 11–13, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
30
No
24
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 8, 1877

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 postpone indefinitely further…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-383/to-postpone-indefinitely-further-consideration-of-h-r-4540 (accessed 2026-10-17).