To proceed to the consideration of S. 763, a bill providing for the improvement of duluth harbor. (p. 4289-1)

On Jun 10, 1870, the Senate voted 32–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–4, Democrats 1–7. 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: 32
No: 11
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 10, 1870

By party

Republicans31 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Daniel Darwin Pratt R-IN voted no
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton R-IN voted no
John Spafford Harris R-LA voted no
John Potter Stockton D-NJ voted yes
Joseph Smith Fowler R-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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