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Senate roll call 306 · 44th Congress · Aug 2, 1876

To pass S. 917, (19 stat. 551), a bill enabling erastus j. Bussell to apply to the commissioner of patents for extension of letters patent for a combined spiral

On Aug 2, 1876, the Senate voted 15–24 (S 917). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–13, Democrats 2–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

15

No

24

Did not vote

43

Date

Aug 2, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.