To amend S. 1685 (20 stat 473,3-3-1879), a bill providing for the taking of the tenth and subsequent censuses, by eliminating the provision, stating that in cas

On Feb 26, 1879, the House voted 129–115 (S 1685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–0, Republicans 0–118, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 129
No: 115
Did not vote: 53
Date: Feb 26, 1879

By party

Democrats130 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 118 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend S. 1685 (20 stat 473,3-3-1879), a…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-350/to-amend-s-1685-20-stat-473-3-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).