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Senate roll call 320 · 42nd Congress · Apr 25, 1872

To amend H.R. 1654, by adding that the act does not include claims made after the end of the war, but that these claims can be brought before the court of claim

On Apr 25, 1872, the Senate voted 22–17 (HR 1654). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–9, Democrats 1–13, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
22
No
17
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 25, 1872

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 9 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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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