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Senate roll call 233 · 45th Congress · May 17, 1878

To pass S. 532, a bill incorporating the suburban railway co. Of washington, d.c.

On May 17, 1878, the Senate voted 37–12 (S 532). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–6, Republicans 15–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

37

No

12

Did not vote

33

Date

May 17, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.