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Senate roll call 191 · 45th Congress · Apr 17, 1878

To proceed to the consideration of S. 855, a bill granting claim of relief to warren mitchell.

On Apr 17, 1878, the Senate voted 25–25. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–24, Democrats 22–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
25
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 17, 1878

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 24 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

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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