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Senate roll call 369 · 42nd Congress · May 7, 1872

To amend H.R. 1070, by adding that if the pacific mail steamship company accepts a semi-monthly increase in service, it must maintain a run between new york and

On May 7, 1872, the Senate voted 23–18 (HR 1070). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–18, Democrats 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
23
No
18
Did not vote
34
Date
May 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 18 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 0 no · 6 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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