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Senate roll call 82 · 46th Congress · May 23, 1879

To pass the Senate resolution as amended, providing that the nominations made to the Senate for the promotion of certain officers of the army can be legally mad

On May 23, 1879, the Senate voted 25–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 2–24, Republicans 23–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

25

No

24

Did not vote

32

Date

May 23, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.