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Senate roll call 802 · 42nd Congress · Mar 3, 1873

To pass H.R. 1872, a bill authorizing a $50 per month pension to mary a. Morris, widow of major general w. W. Morris.

On Mar 3, 1873, the Senate voted 35–9 (HR 1872). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–8, Democrats 11–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
35
No
9
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 3, 1873

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 8 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

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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