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House roll call 165 · 45th Congress · May 8, 1878

To limit to two hours debate on H.R. 4106.

On May 8, 1878, the House voted 107–132 (HR 4106). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–121, Republicans 99–15, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
107
No
132
Did not vote
48
Date
May 8, 1878

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 121 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no
  • Republicans99 yes · 15 no · 28 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 limit to two hours debate on H.R. 4106.: House Vote, May 8, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-165/to-limit-to-two-hours-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).