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Senate roll call 544 · 42nd Congress · Jun 5, 1872

To table amendment to H.R. 2705, which is a proviso that aid to the rebellion at any time prior to a U.S. Contract's termination by a contractor is to be const

On Jun 5, 1872, the Senate voted 25–19 (HR 2705). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–19, Democrats 13–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
25
No
19
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 5, 1872

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 19 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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