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Senate roll call 321 · 41st Congress · May 25, 1870

To amend H. R. 974 by providing that acceptance of pardon which constitutes admission of participation in the late rebellion, voids suit of claimant against the

On May 25, 1870, the Senate voted 34–19 (HR 974). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–9, Democrats 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
34
No
19
Did not vote
27
Date
May 25, 1870

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 9 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 10 no · 3 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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