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Senate roll call 333 · 41st Congress · May 31, 1870

To amend H. J. RES. 86, a resolution regarding the suspension of the sale of certain lands in california, by providing that actual settlers on lands affected by

On May 31, 1870, the Senate voted 10–31 (HJR 86). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–31, Democrats 8–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
10
No
31
Did not vote
39
Date
May 31, 1870

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 31 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. J. RES. 86, a resolution…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-333/to-amend-h-j-res-86-a-resolution-regarding (accessed 2026-10-16).

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