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Senate roll call 49 · 42nd Congress · Apr 14, 1871

To amend H.R. 320, by repealing a statute not allowing southerners to be grant or petit jurors, and allowing the courts to require oaths of witnesses if the cou

On Apr 14, 1871, the Senate voted 34–25 (HR 320). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–10, Democrats 0–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

34

No

25

Did not vote

16

Date

Apr 14, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.