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House roll call 126 · 46th Congress · Jun 28, 1879

To pass H.J. RES. 116, a resolution amending an appropriations act for secondary civil expenses of the government for fiscal 1879.

On Jun 28, 1879, the House voted 92–53 (HJR 116). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–40, Republicans 49–8, Others 7–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 members voted against their own party.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
92
No
53
Did not vote
156
Date
Jun 28, 1879

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 40 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans49 yes · 8 no · 78 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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