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House roll call 240 · 46th Congress · Apr 20, 1880

To adjourn because of apparent lack of quorum, motion made during debate on H.R. 4924.

On Apr 20, 1880, the House voted 103–107 (HR 4924). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–33, Republicans 22–66, Others 6–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
103
No
107
Did not vote
91
Date
Apr 20, 1880

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 33 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 66 no · 47 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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