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Senate roll call 258 · 41st Congress · Apr 27, 1870

To put in special order on calendar, in order to give it preferred consideration, S. 810, a bill enforcing the 15th amendment to the constitution. (p. 3014-1,

On Apr 27, 1870, the Senate voted 39–12 (S 810). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–5, Democrats 0–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
39
No
12
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 27, 1870

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 5 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 7 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To put in special order on calendar, in…: Senate Vote, Apr 27, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-258/to-put-in-special-order-on-calendar-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).

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