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Senate roll call 86 · 45th Congress · Dec 6, 1877

To consent to the nomination of william henry smith, as collector of customs of the district of chicago.

On Dec 6, 1877, the Senate voted 39–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–9, Democrats 22–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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

39

No

11

Did not vote

32

Date

Dec 6, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.