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Senate roll call 75 · 44th Congress · Feb 28, 1876

To amend H.R. 810, by appropriating $900 for the salary of one instructor of practical military engineering, in addition to pay as a first lieutenant. (p. 334-

On Feb 28, 1876, the Senate voted 27–13 (HR 810). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–2, Democrats 6–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
27
No
13
Did not vote
42
Date
Feb 28, 1876

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 11 no · 17 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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