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Senate roll call 391 · 44th Congress · Feb 14, 1877

To amend S. 984, by compelling the companies to pay the principal and interst of the bonds on date of maturity, and to establish a sinking fund for this purpose

On Feb 14, 1877, the Senate voted 22–20 (S 984). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–16, Democrats 11–7, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

22

No

20

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 14, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.