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Senate roll call 95 · 44th Congress · Mar 21, 1876

To amend S. 590, by increasing the amount for expenses of the commission appointed to negotiate with the sioux nation in regard to the surrender of a portion of

On Mar 21, 1876, the Senate voted 21–29 (S 590). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–8, Democrats 1–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
21
No
29
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 21, 1876

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 21 no · 12 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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