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Senate roll call 299 · 42nd Congress · Apr 19, 1872

To table amendment to H.R. 1654, the deficiency appropriation bill for fiscal 1871, which appropriates $17,000 to pay the judgment of the U.S. Circuit court in

On Apr 19, 1872, the Senate voted 16–25 (HR 1654). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–25, Democrats 11–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
16
No
25
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 19, 1872

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 25 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table amendment to H.R. 1654, the…: Senate Vote, Apr 19, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-299/to-table-amendment-to-h-r-1654-the-deficiency (accessed 2026-10-17).

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