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Senate roll call 90 · 44th Congress · Mar 8, 1876

To pass the resolution as amended providing that MR. P.b.s. Penchback be not admitted as a senator from state of louisiana for term of 6 years. Beginning 3-4-18

On Mar 8, 1876, the Senate voted 32–29. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 5–31, Democrats 29–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
32
No
29
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 8, 1876

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 5 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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