To amend S. 637, a bill establishing a munincipal court in the district of columbia, by providing that criminal cases shall be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney

On Apr 18, 1872, the Senate voted 9–33 (S 637). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–33, Democrats 9–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 9
No: 33
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 18, 1872

By party

Republicans0 yes · 33 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats9 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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