To amend S. 1726 by providing that all deputy marshals appointed only to serve in reference to any election shall be appointed by the circuit court of the U.S.

On May 20, 1880, the Senate voted 10–22 (S 1726). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–22, Republicans 13–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 10
No: 22
Did not vote: 46
Date: May 20, 1880

By party

Democrats0 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1726 by providing that all…: Senate Vote, May 20, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-S-340/to-amend-s-1726-by-providing-that-all-deputy (accessed 2026-10-17).