To consider legislative business, motion made during debate on the nomination of edward w. Mccook to be governor of the territory of colorado, in place of s. J.

On Jun 19, 1874, the Senate voted 21–22. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–9, Democrats 0–13, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 21
No: 22
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jun 19, 1874

By party

Republicans19 yes · 9 no · 23 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Aaron Augustus Sargent R-CA voted no
Abijah Gilbert R-FL voted no
James Madison Harvey R-KS voted no
Joseph Rodman West R-LA voted no
Lot Myrick Morrill R-ME voted no
James Lusk Alcorn R-MS voted no
John Hipple Mitchell R-OR voted no
Matthew Hale Carpenter R-WI voted no
Arthur Inghram Boreman R-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consider legislative business, motion…: Senate Vote, Jun 19, 1874,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-S-239/to-consider-legislative-business-motion-made-during-debate-on (accessed 2026-10-16).