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Senate roll call 185 · 43rd Congress · May 28, 1874

To amend S. 44, by prohibiting the legislative assembly from abridging right of suffrage or right to hold office, on account of sex, race, color or previous con

On May 28, 1874, the Senate voted 19–27 (S 44). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–17, Democrats 0–13, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

19

No

27

Did not vote

27

Date

May 28, 1874

From Voteview roll call records.