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Senate roll call 397 · 44th Congress · Feb 16, 1877

To amend S. 984, by requiring the payment of $750,000 per annum from the cential pacific railroad co. And union pacific r.r. In equal installments payable apr.

On Feb 16, 1877, the Senate voted 24–28 (S 984). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–23, Democrats 13–11, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

24

No

28

Did not vote

20

Date

Feb 16, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.