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House roll call 47 · 46th Congress · May 20, 1879

To table motion to reconsider the vote agreeing to an amendment to SEC. 4 of H.R. 564, which amendment makes charges for converting gold and silver bullion into

On May 20, 1879, the House voted 117–105 (HR 564). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–95, Republicans 103–4, Others 3–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
117
No
105
Did not vote
69
Date
May 20, 1879

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 95 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans103 yes · 4 no · 28 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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