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Senate roll call 13 · 43rd Congress · Mar 24, 1873

To consider the resolution relating to sen. Powell clayton of arkansas, which provides that the charges made and referred to a select committee of the Senate at

On Mar 24, 1873, the Senate voted 36–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–0, Democrats 2–12, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
36
No
14
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 24, 1873

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 4 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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