To amend H.R. 796, by proposing that the fine for violation against the civil rights of any citizen shall be not more than $500.00, and making the amount of the

On Feb 27, 1875, the Senate voted 22–36 (HR 796). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–36, Democrats 19–0, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 22
No: 36
Did not vote: 21
Date: Feb 27, 1875

By party

Republicans0 yes · 36 no · 15 didn’t vote
Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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