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House roll call 87 · 46th Congress · Jun 2, 1879

To suspend the rules and adopt H.J. RES. 82, (21 stat. 49, 6/10/79), a resolution relating to the international exhibitions to be held at sydney and melbourne,

On Jun 2, 1879, the House voted 138–62 (HJR 82). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–53, Republicans 83–1, Others 6–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
138
No
62
Did not vote
100
Date
Jun 2, 1879

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 53 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans83 yes · 1 no · 51 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 suspend the rules and adopt H.J. RES. 82…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-87/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).