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Senate roll call 542 · 42nd Congress · Jun 5, 1872

To amend H.R. 2705, by adding that aid to the rebellion at time before the contract was terminated by the U.S. By a contractor invalidates his contract and for

On Jun 5, 1872, the Senate voted 19–21 (HR 2705). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–9, Democrats 0–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

19

No

21

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 5, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.