To proceed to the election of the President pro tempore of the Senate. (p. 8-1)

On Mar 9, 1875, the Senate voted 53–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 22–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 44th Congress (1875–1876), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 53
No: 0
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 9, 1875

By party

Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the election of the President…: Senate Vote, Mar 9, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-1/to-proceed-to-the-election-of-the-president-pro (accessed 2026-10-17).