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Senate roll call 567 · 41st Congress · Dec 21, 1870

To amend S. J. RES. 262 by finding out whether and how many persons were imprisoned or exiled because they were hostile to annexation by the United States. (p.

On Dec 21, 1870, the Senate voted 11–32 (SJR 262). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–32, Democrats 6–0. 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
11
No
32
Did not vote
37
Date
Dec 21, 1870

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 32 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. J. RES. 262 by finding out…: Senate Vote, Dec 21, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-567/to-amend-s-j-res-262-by-finding-out (accessed 2026-10-16).

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