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Senate roll call 672 · 42nd Congress · Jan 30, 1873

To amend H.R. 2991, by adding a proviso that claims made under an act of 1863 are to be paid by a special appropriation of Congress, assuming the claimant meets

On Jan 30, 1873, the Senate voted 25–23 (HR 2991). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–10, Democrats 0–16, Others 0–1. 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
25
No
23
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 30, 1873

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 10 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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