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House roll call 119 · 45th Congress · Apr 4, 1878

To agree to the first resolution of the committee on civil service reform relating to the allegations of misconduct against john w. Polk, doorkeeper of the hous

On Apr 4, 1878, the House voted 139–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–79, Republicans 99–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
139
No
80
Did not vote
75
Date
Apr 4, 1878

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 79 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 2 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the first resolution of the…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-119/to-agree-to-the-first-resolution-of-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).