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Senate roll call 78 · 44th Congress · Feb 29, 1876

To amend H.R. 810 by increasing the appropriations for contingencies for superintendent of the academy from $200 to $1,000. (p. 1356-2)

On Feb 29, 1876, the Senate voted 27–14 (HR 810). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–1, Democrats 5–13. 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

27

No

14

Did not vote

41

Date

Feb 29, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.