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House roll call 316 · 45th Congress · Feb 10, 1879

To suspend the rules and pass a bill establishing postal savings banks.

On Feb 10, 1879, the House voted 39–185. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–106, Republicans 26–81, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 39 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
39
No
185
Did not vote
74
Date
Feb 10, 1879

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 106 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no
  • Republicans26 yes · 81 no · 35 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 suspend the rules and pass a bill…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-316/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-bill-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).