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Senate roll call 91 · 41st Congress · Dec 17, 1869

To pass S. 281. 7p. 56)

On Dec 17, 1869, the Senate voted 45–9 (S 281). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–1, Democrats 0–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
45
No
9
Did not vote
24
Date
Dec 17, 1869

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 9 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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