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Senate roll call 656 · 42nd Congress · Jan 27, 1873

To amend H.R. 2991, by withholding payments to railroad companies for transportation costs if the U.S. Has had to pay interest in the companies' bonds.

On Jan 27, 1873, the Senate voted 49–4 (HR 2991). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–4, Democrats 15–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

49

No

4

Did not vote

22

Date

Jan 27, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.