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Senate roll call 607 · 41st Congress · Feb 7, 1871

To pass S. 942, a bill providing the payment of $10,351.02 to MRS. Susan a shelby in full of her claim for cotton captured and sold by the United States. (p. 1

On Feb 7, 1871, the Senate voted 20–15 (S 942). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–15, Democrats 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
20
No
15
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 7, 1871

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 15 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 0 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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