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Senate roll call 141 · 45th Congress · Feb 19, 1878

To pass S. 17, a bill granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812, and to their widows.

On Feb 19, 1878, the Senate voted 47–8 (S 17). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–0, Republicans 19–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 45th Congress (1877–1878), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

47

No

8

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 19, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.