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Senate roll call 334 · 43rd Congress · Feb 20, 1875

To pass h.j.r. 51, a resolution giving precedence for appointments to soldiers wounded in the civil war, and their wives, widows and orphans, who have satisfact

On Feb 20, 1875, the Senate voted 36–8 (HJR 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–1, Democrats 2–6, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
36
No
8
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 20, 1875

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 6 no · 13 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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