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Senate roll call 212 · 44th Congress · Jun 21, 1876

To ascertain presence of a quorum and to put on record the names of members present and absent. (p. 3961-2)

On Jun 21, 1876, the Senate voted 27–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–6, Democrats 8–9, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
27
No
15
Did not vote
40
Date
Jun 21, 1876

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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