To postpone consideration of S. 2, a bill regulating customs collection service at U.S. Ports of entry, and disposing of fines, forfeitures and penalties incur

On Feb 13, 1872, the Senate voted 29–23 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–13, Democrats 1–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 23
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 13, 1872

By party

Republicans28 yes · 13 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Franklin Rice R-AR voted no
Joshua Hill R-GA voted no
George Grover Wright R-IA voted no
John Alexander Logan R-IL voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Joseph Rodman West R-LA voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
George Vickers D-MD voted yes
Adelbert Ames R-MS voted no
Thomas Weston Tipton R-NE voted no
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Thomas James Robertson R-SC voted no

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 postpone consideration of S. 2, a bill…: Senate Vote, Feb 13, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-165/to-postpone-consideration-of-s-2-a-bill-regulating (accessed 2026-10-17).