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Senate roll call 148 · 45th Congress · Feb 25, 1878

To decide a point of order made during debate on S. 725, a bill amending the one hundred and fourth article of war. The rule provides that an objection interpos

On Feb 25, 1878, the Senate voted 27–26 (S 725). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–8, Democrats 7–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
27
No
26
Did not vote
29
Date
Feb 25, 1878

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 8 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 18 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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