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Senate roll call 420 · 42nd Congress · May 17, 1872

To pass H.R. 534, a bill providing for a U.S. District court to be held in toledo, ohio.

On May 17, 1872, the Senate voted 41–6 (HR 534). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–6, Democrats 10–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
6
Did not vote
28
Date
May 17, 1872

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 0 no · 8 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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