To concur in an amendment to S. 686, providing to set up the affidavit of a party denied the right of registration as conclusive evidence of his right to vote a

On Jun 23, 1876, the Senate voted 21–16 (S 686). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 0–20, Others 0–1. 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: 21
No: 16
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jun 23, 1876

By party

Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

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 concur in an amendment to S. 686…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-226/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-s-686-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).