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Senate roll call 56 · 44th Congress · Feb 14, 1876

To pass S. 59, a bill amending certain provisions of the revised statutes of the U.S. Relating to the transportation of animals. (p. 1060-1,1065-1)

On Feb 14, 1876, the Senate voted 30–24 (S 59). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 3–24, Republicans 26–0, Others 1–0. 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
30
No
24
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 14, 1876

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 24 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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