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Senate roll call 165 · 44th Congress · May 31, 1876

To amend S. 626, by striking the first section of the bill, which authorizes the President of U.S. To reserve $125,000 from japanese indemnity fund, to be used

On May 31, 1876, the Senate voted 20–22 (S 626). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–17, Democrats 11–6, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
20
No
22
Did not vote
36
Date
May 31, 1876

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 626, by striking the first…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-165/to-amend-s-626-by-striking-the-first-section (accessed 2026-10-16).

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