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Senate roll call 426 · 42nd Congress · May 21, 1872

To pass S. 656.

On May 21, 1872, the Senate voted 28–15 (S 656). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–4, Democrats 0–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

28

No

15

Did not vote

22

Date

May 21, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.