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House roll call 30 · 46th Congress · May 14, 1879

To pass H.J. RES. 71, (21 stat. 53, 6/27/79), a resolution authorizing the appointment of a commission to lease a building for a city post office in washington

On May 14, 1879, the House voted 137–80 (HJR 71). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–60, Republicans 85–12, Others 4–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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

80

Did not vote

81

Date

May 14, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.