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Senate roll call 52 · 41st Congress · Apr 9, 1869

To pass H. R. 405 (16 stat 40, app may 9, 1869), a bill authorizing the submission of the constitution of virginia, mississippi and texas to a vote of the peopl

On Apr 9, 1869, the Senate voted 44–9 (HR 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–2, Democrats 0–7. 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
44
No
9
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 9, 1869

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 7 no · 6 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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