To pass over the President's veto S. 779, a bill providing for the sale of a portion of the reservation of indian tribes in kansas and nebraska. (p. 5665-1)

On Aug 15, 1876, the Senate voted 37–0 (S 779). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 10–0, 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: 37
No: 0
Did not vote: 45
Date: Aug 15, 1876

By party

Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Democrats10 yes · 0 no · 24 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 S. 779, a…: Senate Vote, Aug 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-347/to-pass-over-the-presidents-veto-s-779-a (accessed 2026-10-17).