To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 2982, a bill abolishing the franking privileges.

On Jan 22, 1873, the Senate voted 29–13 (HR 2982). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–7, Democrats 3–6, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 29
No: 13
Did not vote: 33
Date: Jan 22, 1873

By party

Republicans25 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joshua Hill R-GA voted no
Adelbert Ames R-MS voted no
John Pool R-NC voted no
John Potter Stockton D-NJ voted yes
Allen Granberry Thurman D-OH voted yes
James Kerr Kelly D-OR voted yes
Thomas James Robertson R-SC voted no
John Francis Lewis R-VA voted no
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted no
Matthew Hale Carpenter R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of H.R…: Senate Vote, Jan 22, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-647/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-2982 (accessed 2026-10-17).