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House roll call 70 · 46th Congress · May 23, 1879

To adjourn because of the late hour and apparent lack of quorum, motion made during debate on H.R. 564.

On May 23, 1879, the House voted 65–96 (HR 564). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–85, Republicans 64–1, Others 2–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
65
No
96
Did not vote
133
Date
May 23, 1879

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 85 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 1 no · 70 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 adjourn because of the late hour and…: House Vote, May 23, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-70/to-adjourn-because-of-the-late-hour-and-apparent (accessed 2026-10-17).