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Senate roll call 27 · 44th Congress · Dec 16, 1875

To consent to the nomination of j. Madison wells, as surveyor of customs for the port of new orleans, la.

On Dec 16, 1875, the Senate voted 29–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–2, Democrats 0–22, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

29

No

24

Did not vote

29

Date

Dec 16, 1875

From Voteview roll call records.