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Senate roll call 256 · 42nd Congress · Mar 28, 1872

To pass H.R. 1537.

On Mar 28, 1872, the Senate voted 35–4 (HR 1537). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–4, Democrats 7–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

35

No

4

Did not vote

35

Date

Mar 28, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.