To proceed to the consideration of S. 686, a bill amending the 2nd, 4th, and 5th, sections of act entitled "an act to enforce the right of citizens of the U.S.

On Jun 9, 1876, the Senate voted 18–16 (S 686). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–0, Democrats 0–18. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 18
No: 16
Did not vote: 45
Date: Jun 9, 1876

By party

Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 18 no · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of S. 686, a…: Senate Vote, Jun 9…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-187/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-686-a (accessed 2026-10-17).