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House roll call 53 · 46th Congress · May 21, 1879

To amend H.R. 564, by providing that the secretary of treasury pay standard silver coin belonging to government in the treasury the same as gold coin in liquida

On May 21, 1879, the House voted 143–75 (HR 564). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–3, Republicans 26–73, Others 16–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
143
No
75
Did not vote
70
Date
May 21, 1879

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 73 no · 36 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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