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Senate roll call 289 · 45th Congress · Jun 8, 1878

To amend H.R. 4867, by making it unlawful to employ any part of the army against civilians, except when authorized by the constitution of the U.S. Or an act of

On Jun 8, 1878, the Senate voted 21–25 (HR 4867). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–2, Democrats 0–28. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

21

No

25

Did not vote

25

Date

Jun 8, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.