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Senate roll call 400 · 44th Congress · Feb 16, 1877

To amend S. 984, by eliminating the section calling for the approval of the above act by the railroad companies as a final settlement between the government and

On Feb 16, 1877, the Senate voted 36–15 (S 984). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–11, Democrats 19–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

36

No

15

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 16, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.