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Senate roll call 2 · 44th Congress · Mar 11, 1875

To table a resolution authorizing the select committee on the levees of the mississippi river to employ a clerk to be paid out of a contingent fund. (p. 31-1)

On Mar 11, 1875, the Senate voted 39–23. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–21, Democrats 24–2, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

39

No

23

Did not vote

20

Date

Mar 11, 1875

From Voteview roll call records.