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Senate roll call 546 · 42nd Congress · Jun 5, 1872

To table amendment to H.R. 2705, which adds that no payment of claims is to be made until the postmaster general certifies that there is satisfactory evidence t

On Jun 5, 1872, the Senate voted 26–19 (HR 2705). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–19, Democrats 14–0, 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

26

No

19

Did not vote

30

Date

Jun 5, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.