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House roll call 16 · 46th Congress · Apr 17, 1879

To amend a motion closing debate on H.R. 2, (21 stat. 23, 4/21/1879), the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriations bill of fiscal 1879 on tuesday, by

On Apr 17, 1879, the House voted 132–91 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–61, Republicans 79–21, Others 7–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
132
No
91
Did not vote
76
Date
Apr 17, 1879

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 61 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 21 no · 35 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 amend a motion closing debate on H.R. 2…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-16/to-amend-a-motion-closing-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).