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House roll call 77 · 46th Congress · May 23, 1879

To adjourn because of lengthy all-night sessions and apparent lack of quorum, motion made during debate on H.R. 564.

On May 23, 1879, the House voted 89–69 (HR 564). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–70, Republicans 72–0, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
89
No
69
Did not vote
134
Date
May 23, 1879

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 70 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 0 no · 63 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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