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Senate roll call 15 · 41st Congress · Mar 23, 1869

To amend S. 44, a bill amending the judicial system of the United States by adding as an additional section: that if in regard to any cause pending in said supr

On Mar 23, 1869, the Senate voted 15–39 (S 44). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–32, Democrats 1–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
15
No
39
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 23, 1869

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 32 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 7 no · 5 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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