To pass a resolution declaring the decision of the commission upon the electoral vote of the state of louisiana stand as the judgment of the Senate, objections

On Feb 19, 1877, the Senate voted 41–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–0, Democrats 0–29, 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: 41
No: 28
Did not vote: 11
Date: Feb 19, 1877

By party

Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 5 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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