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House roll call 416 · 46th Congress · Mar 1, 1881

To consider H.R. 2266, a bill prohibiting federal officers, claimants, and contractors of the U.S. From making contributions for political purposes, over an obj

On Mar 1, 1881, the House voted 61–164 (HR 2266). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–118, Republicans 61–35, Others 0–11. 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
61
No
164
Did not vote
76
Date
Mar 1, 1881

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 118 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans61 yes · 35 no · 39 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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