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On Jul 31, 1876, the Senate voted 40–0 (HR 1337). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–0, Democrats 14–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 44th Congress (1875–1876), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 40
No: 0
Did not vote: 42
Date: Jul 31, 1876

By party

Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Democrats14 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass over the President's veto, H.R…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-299/to-pass-over-the-presidents-veto-h-r-1337 (accessed 2026-10-17).