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House roll call 78 · 46th Congress · May 24, 1879

To dispense with all further proceedings under the call of the house, motion made during consideration of H.R. 1715.

On May 24, 1879, the House voted 120–47 (HR 1715). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–45, Republicans 74–0, Others 4–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
120
No
47
Did not vote
129
Date
May 24, 1879

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 45 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans74 yes · 0 no · 61 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 dispense with all further proceedings…: House Vote, May 24, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-78/to-dispense-with-all-further-proceedings-under-the-call (accessed 2026-10-17).