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Senate roll call 98 · 44th Congress · Mar 22, 1876

To amend S. 1, by giving the House Of Representatives the sole decision on deciding the election of President and vice-President. (p. 1878-1)

On Mar 22, 1876, the Senate voted 13–35 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 13–8, Others 0–1. 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

13

No

35

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 22, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.