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House roll call 279 · 46th Congress · May 22, 1880

To adjourn, due to no further business before the house.

On May 22, 1880, the House voted 80–104. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–55, Republicans 41–39, Others 2–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
104
Did not vote
117
Date
May 22, 1880

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 55 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 39 no · 55 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 adjourn, due to no further business…: House Vote, May 22, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-279/to-adjourn-due-to-no-further-business-before-the (accessed 2026-10-17).