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Senate roll call 52 · 44th Congress · Feb 10, 1876

To consent to the nomination of edward e. Billings, as U.S. Judge for the district of louisiana.

On Feb 10, 1876, the Senate voted 24–20. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–3, Democrats 0–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
24
No
20
Did not vote
38
Date
Feb 10, 1876

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 17 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 consent to the nomination of edward e…: Senate Vote, Feb 10, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-S-52/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-edward-e-billings (accessed 2026-10-17).

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