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House roll call 255 · 46th Congress · May 7, 1880

To pass H.R. 2798, a bill for the relief of l. Madison day.

On May 7, 1880, the House voted 80–84 (HR 2798). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–64, Republicans 53–14, Others 6–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
80
No
84
Did not vote
137
Date
May 7, 1880

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 64 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 14 no · 68 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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