To pass a resolution referring to the electoral vote of michigan and providing that the objection made to the vote of daniel l. Crossmen, one of the electors of

On Feb 20, 1877, the Senate voted 40–19. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–0, Democrats 0–19, 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: 40
No: 19
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 20, 1877

By party

Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 19 no · 15 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 pass a resolution referring to the…: Senate Vote, Feb 20, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-405/to-pass-a-resolution-referring-to-the-electoral-vote (accessed 2026-10-17).