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Senate roll call 712 · 41st Congress · Mar 1, 1871

To amend H. R. 2816 by providing that in the act limiting jurisdiction of the court of claims as to loyal citizens, no aid or comfort shall be deemed to have be

On Mar 1, 1871, the Senate voted 11–48 (HR 2816). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–48, Democrats 11–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
11
No
48
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 1, 1871

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 48 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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