To proceed to consideration of the resolution directing the secretary to pay the senators from the states of north carolina, south carolina, florida, alabama, a

On Apr 10, 1869, the Senate voted 38–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–13, Democrats 5–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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: 38
No: 15
Did not vote: 27
Date: Apr 10, 1869

By party

Republicans33 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orris Sanford Ferry R-CT voted no
William Alfred Buckingham R-CT voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Garrett Davis D-KY voted no
Thomas Clay Mccreery D-KY voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
Carl Schurz R-MO voted no
Aaron Harrison Cragin R-NH voted no
James Willis Patterson R-NH voted no
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted no
George Henry Williams R-OR voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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