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Senate roll call 113 · 46th Congress · Jun 18, 1879

To pass H.R. 1847, a bill providing for the appointment of a mississippi river commission for improvement of said river from the head of the passes near its mou

On Jun 18, 1879, the Senate voted 47–4 (HR 1847). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–1, Republicans 18–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

47

No

4

Did not vote

30

Date

Jun 18, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.