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Senate roll call 41 · 41st Congress · Apr 6, 1869

To amend H. J. RES. 6 by authorizing the President of the United States to fix the point of junction of the union pacific railroad and the central pacific railr

On Apr 6, 1869, the Senate voted 43–6 (HJR 6). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–4, Democrats 4–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
43
No
6
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 6, 1869

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 2 no · 7 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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