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Senate roll call 92 · 44th Congress · Mar 14, 1876

To pass S. 172, a bill fixing the salary of the President of the U.S., from and after march 4th, 1877, at $25,000 per annum. (p. 1696-1)

On Mar 14, 1876, the Senate voted 26–20 (S 172). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–15, Democrats 12–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
26
No
20
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 14, 1876

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 15 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 5 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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