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Senate roll call 2 · 42nd Congress · Mar 10, 1871

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of a resolution concerning the appointment of the Senate committees.

On Mar 10, 1871, the Senate voted 28–28. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–28, Democrats 12–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

28

Did not vote

19

Date

Mar 10, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.