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Senate roll call 610 · 42nd Congress · Dec 9, 1872

Engrossment and 3rd reading of S. 610, a bill for the relief of lizzie gilmer, postmaster at pittsfield, ill.

On Dec 9, 1872, the Senate voted 32–15 (S 610). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–8, Democrats 3–7, 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
32
No
15
Did not vote
28
Date
Dec 9, 1872

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 8 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 7 no · 8 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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