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Senate roll call 553 · 41st Congress · Dec 16, 1870

To pass S. 701, a bill incorporating the southern express company in the district of columbia, limiting the franchise to 20 years but not exempting the property

On Dec 16, 1870, the Senate voted 31–15 (S 701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–9, Democrats 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

31

No

15

Did not vote

34

Date

Dec 16, 1870

From Voteview roll call records.