To proceed to the consideration of the resolution instructing the committee on privileges and elections to inquire whether the right of citizens to vote in stat

On Dec 5, 1876, the Senate voted 39–22. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–0, Democrats 0–22, Others 1–0. 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: 39
No: 22
Did not vote: 21
Date: Dec 5, 1876

By party

Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 22 no · 12 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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Dec 5, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-351/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-resolution-instructing (accessed 2026-10-17).