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Senate roll call 79 · 43rd Congress · Mar 6, 1874

To pass S. 161, a bill providing for the appointment of a commission on the subject of the alcholic liquor traffic.

On Mar 6, 1874, the Senate voted 26–21 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–4, Democrats 0–16, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

26

No

21

Did not vote

32

Date

Mar 6, 1874

From Voteview roll call records.