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Senate roll call 592 · 41st Congress · Feb 2, 1871

To proceed to the consideration of S. 683, a bill providing for steamship service in the gulf of mexico, by authorizing steamship service between new orleans, l

On Feb 2, 1871, the Senate voted 33–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–6, Democrats 1–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
33
No
14
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 2, 1871

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 6 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 8 no · 4 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 proceed to the consideration of S. 683, a…: Senate Vote, Feb 2…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-592/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-683-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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