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House roll call 2 · 46th Congress · Mar 19, 1879

To amend a resolution naming bisbee of florida as the winner in the contested election, by referring the matter to the committee of elections for their decision

On Mar 19, 1879, the House voted 137–140. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–133, Republicans 124–1, Others 12–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

137

No

140

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 19, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.