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Senate roll call 21 · 44th Congress · Mar 24, 1875

To consent to the nomination of henry MR. Atkinson, as commissioner of pensions.

On Mar 24, 1875, the Senate voted 36–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–4, Democrats 17–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
36
No
4
Did not vote
42
Date
Mar 24, 1875

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote

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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