To proceed to the consideration of S. 686. (p. 4057-1)

On Jun 23, 1876, the Senate voted 23–14 (S 686). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 0–20. 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: 23
No: 14
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jun 23, 1876

By party

Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 14 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…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-220/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-686-p (accessed 2026-10-17).