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Senate roll call 88 · 41st Congress · Dec 17, 1869

To amend S. 281, by providing that as prerequisite for admittance of georgia's representatives to Congress, its state legislature ratify the proposed 15th amend

On Dec 17, 1869, the Senate voted 38–15 (S 281). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–6, Democrats 0–9. 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

38

No

15

Did not vote

27

Date

Dec 17, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.