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Senate roll call 27 · 42nd Congress · Mar 29, 1871

To table resolutions expressing indignation at employment of the U.S. Navy at san domingo while negotiations take place for acquisition of the island.

On Mar 29, 1871, the Senate voted 39–16. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–3, Democrats 0–13, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

39

No

16

Did not vote

18

Date

Mar 29, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.