To amend the treaty of washington, which amendment proposes to eliminate all of article 32 and down to 41 inclusive, being, the laying down of three rules of ma

On May 24, 1871, the Senate voted 14–47. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–44, Democrats 9–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 47
Did not vote: 14
Date: May 24, 1871

By party

Republicans5 yes · 44 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats9 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Cornelius Cole R-CA voted yes
Thomas Francis Bayard Sr. D-DE voted no
William Thomas Hamilton D-MD voted no
William Windom R-MN voted yes
Thomas Weston Tipton R-NE voted yes
Henry Winslow Corbett R-OR voted yes
William Sprague R-RI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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