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House roll call 60 · 46th Congress · May 23, 1879

To resolve into committee of whole for consideration of the business on the private calendar.

On May 23, 1879, the House voted 75–132. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–101, Republicans 74–16, Others 0–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
75
No
132
Did not vote
88
Date
May 23, 1879

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 101 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans74 yes · 16 no · 45 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into committee of whole for…: House Vote, May 23, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-60/to-resolve-into-committee-of-whole-for-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).