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Senate roll call 632 · 41st Congress · Feb 18, 1871

To amend H. R. 2524 by changing an amendment to read "four clerks of the fourth class," instead of "four heads of divisions at $2000 each in department of secre

On Feb 18, 1871, the Senate voted 27–14 (HR 2524). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–6, Democrats 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
27
No
14
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 18, 1871

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 6 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 8 no · 5 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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