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Senate roll call 142 · 43rd Congress · May 12, 1874

To amend S. 7, by providing that all claims must be adjourned upon the basis of United States gold coins and verified by oath, thus basing the settlement of the

On May 12, 1874, the Senate voted 37–21 (S 7). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–18, Democrats 14–2, Others 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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

37

No

21

Did not vote

21

Date

May 12, 1874

From Voteview roll call records.