To proceed to consideration of H.J.RES. 195, a resolution providing for the reporting and publication of the debate of Congress.

On Feb 21, 1873, the Senate voted 34–24 (HJR 195). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–8, Democrats 0–15, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 34
No: 24
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 21, 1873

By party

Republicans34 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Franklin Rice R-AR voted no
George Grover Wright R-IA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin R-ME voted no
James Lusk Alcorn R-MS voted no
Thomas Weston Tipton R-NE voted no
Aaron Harrison Cragin R-NH voted no
Reuben Eaton Fenton R-NY voted no
John Francis Lewis R-VA 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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