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Senate roll call 469 · 41st Congress · Jul 2, 1870

To amend H. R. 2201 by providing that in cities over 20,000 the circuit judge shall, on application of two citizens, appoint one democrat and one republican to

On Jul 2, 1870, the Senate voted 37–9 (HR 2201). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–1, Democrats 0–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

37

No

9

Did not vote

34

Date

Jul 2, 1870

From Voteview roll call records.