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Senate roll call 90 · 41st Congress · Dec 17, 1869

To concur in an amendment to S. 281 excluding all rebels, except those directly forced into war service, from seats in the georgia legislature. (p. 231-1, 2)

On Dec 17, 1869, the Senate voted 11–42 (S 281). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–42, Democrats 9–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
11
No
42
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 17, 1869

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 42 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 0 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 concur in an amendment to S. 281…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-90/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-s-281-excluding (accessed 2026-10-16).

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