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Senate roll call 801 · 42nd Congress · Mar 3, 1873

To proceed to consideration of S. 1544, a bill repealing an act authorizing terms of the U.S. District court at helena, arkansas.

On Mar 3, 1873, the Senate voted 14–24 (S 1544). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–16, Democrats 3–7, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
14
No
24
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 3, 1873

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 16 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 7 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration of S. 1544, a…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-S-801/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-1544-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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