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Senate roll call 19 · 42nd Congress · Mar 22, 1871

To amend a resolution limiting the legislative business for the present session, by adding a bill relieving all southerners engaged in the civil war from the di

On Mar 22, 1871, the Senate voted 21–31. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–32, Democrats 14–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

21

No

31

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 22, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.