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Senate roll call 33 · 42nd Congress · Apr 7, 1871

To concur in house amendment a s. Con. Res. Providing for a joint committee to investigate civil disorders in the south. The amendment provides for 14 instead

On Apr 7, 1871, the Senate voted 37–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–0, Democrats 0–14. 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
37
No
12
Did not vote
23
Date
Apr 7, 1871

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 14 no · 4 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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