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Senate roll call 49 · 44th Congress · Feb 3, 1876

To amend h.j.r. 52, by providing that paving of streets be discontinued until authorized by law. (p. 858)

On Feb 3, 1876, the Senate voted 31–31 (HJR 52). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–30, Democrats 26–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
31
Did not vote
20
Date
Feb 3, 1876

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 30 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 1 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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