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Senate roll call 189 · 45th Congress · Apr 17, 1878

To consent to the nomination of thomas c.h. Smith as paymaster with the rank of major in the United States army.

On Apr 17, 1878, the Senate voted 25–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–2, Democrats 3–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

25

No

15

Did not vote

42

Date

Apr 17, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.