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Senate roll call 175 · 42nd Congress · Feb 29, 1872

To sustain decision of the chair that the chair cannot restrain a senator by its own opinions as to the pertenancy of his remarks to the question before the sen

On Feb 29, 1872, the Senate voted 28–18. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–18, Democrats 11–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

28

No

18

Did not vote

29

Date

Feb 29, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.