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Senate roll call 141 · 43rd Congress · May 12, 1874

To amend S. 7, by eliminating a provision that no claim shall be allowed in behalf of any claimant unless the claimant shall prove that during the civil war his

On May 12, 1874, the Senate voted 32–27 (S 7). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–22, Democrats 14–3, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
32
No
27
Did not vote
20
Date
May 12, 1874

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 22 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 2 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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