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House roll call 40 · 46th Congress · May 17, 1879

To amend H.R. 564, by regulating the deposit of silver bullion by private owners into the mint.

On May 17, 1879, the House voted 39–170 (HR 564). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–74, Republicans 0–98, Others 11–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
39
No
170
Did not vote
86
Date
May 17, 1879

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 74 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 98 no · 37 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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