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Senate roll call 311 · 43rd Congress · Feb 13, 1875

To amend S. 963, by authorizing a board of commissioners to be established and to be called the board of commissioners of the district of columbia, to consist o

On Feb 13, 1875, the Senate voted 25–20 (S 963). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 7–22, Democrats 20–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
25
No
20
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 13, 1875

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 22 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 5 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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