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Senate roll call 673 · 42nd Congress · Jan 31, 1873

To table S. 49, a bill authorizing the establishment of ocean steamship mail service between the U.S. And australia.

On Jan 31, 1873, the Senate voted 24–30 (S 49). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–25, Democrats 11–5, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

24

No

30

Did not vote

21

Date

Jan 31, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.