To amend H.R. 380, by adding that before amnesty is granted, a person must swear that he is not a member of the ku klux klan, as well as allegiance to the U.S.

On Feb 9, 1872, the Senate voted 34–12 (HR 380). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–0, Democrats 0–11, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 34
No: 12
Did not vote: 29
Date: Feb 9, 1872

By party

Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

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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