To adjourn because of lateness of the hour, motion made during consideration of S. 963.

On Feb 13, 1875, the Senate voted 28–19 (S 963). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 6–20, Democrats 19–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 28
No: 19
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 13, 1875

By party

Republicans6 yes · 20 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Eliphaz Spencer R-AL voted yes
Powell Clayton R-AR voted yes
Joseph Rodman West R-LA voted yes
Henry Roberts Pease R-MS voted yes
James Winright Flanagan R-TX voted yes
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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