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Senate roll call 616 · 42nd Congress · Dec 16, 1872

To pass a resolution appointing a committee to investigate the part of the President's message relating to transportation routes to the seaboard.

On Dec 16, 1872, the Senate voted 56–3. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–1, Democrats 11–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

56

No

3

Did not vote

16

Date

Dec 16, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.