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House roll call 150 · 46th Congress · Jan 13, 1880

To pass a resolution directing the librarian of Congress to purchase such works on finance and political economy as are directed by the committee of ways and me

On Jan 13, 1880, the House voted 172–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–52, Republicans 98–9, Others 10–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
172
No
67
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 13, 1880

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 52 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 9 no · 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution directing the librarian…: House Vote, Jan 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-150/to-pass-a-resolution-directing-the-librarian-of-congress (accessed 2026-10-17).