To table consideration of S. 99.

On May 21, 1872, the Senate voted 13–30 (S 99). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–30, Democrats 13–0. 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: 13
No: 30
Did not vote: 32
Date: May 21, 1872

By party

Republicans0 yes · 30 no · 26 didn’t vote
Democrats13 yes · 0 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table consideration of S. 99.: Senate Vote, May 21, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-430/to-table-consideration-of-s-99 (accessed 2026-10-15).