To pass S. 396, a bill granting lands to aid in construction of a railroad and telegraph line from portland to astoria and MC minnville, oregon. (JP. 275)

On Feb 19, 1870, the Senate voted 34–7 (S 396). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–0, Democrats 0–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 34
No: 7
Did not vote: 39
Date: Feb 19, 1870

By party

Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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