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Senate roll call 36 · 42nd Congress · Apr 13, 1871

To amend H.R. 320, a bill enforcing the provision of the 14th constitutional amendment, by changing the wording of a clause only slightly, so that it reads "or

On Apr 13, 1871, the Senate voted 41–7 (HR 320). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–1, Democrats 6–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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

41

No

7

Did not vote

27

Date

Apr 13, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.