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Senate roll call 2 · 43rd Congress · Mar 7, 1873

To postpone the resolution relating to the seating of george spencer of alabama, since original papers can then be laid before the Senate.

On Mar 7, 1873, the Senate voted 24–32. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–32, Democrats 17–0, Others 5–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

24

No

32

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 7, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.