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Senate roll call 398 · 44th Congress · Feb 16, 1877

To amend S. 984, by retaining the section proposed to be eliminated with the understanding that, if the act is accepted by the companies within 4 month after it

On Feb 16, 1877, the Senate voted 30–22 (S 984). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–7, Democrats 9–16, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

30

No

22

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 16, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.