To adjourn, because of the late hour and to stop debate on the question of displacing Senate employees. (p. 72-2)

On Mar 25, 1881, the Senate voted 24–24. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–25, Democrats 24–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), James A. Garfield was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 24
No: 24
Did not vote: 34
Date: Mar 25, 1881

By party

Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 18 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 adjourn, because of the late hour and to…: Senate Vote, Mar 25…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-28/to-adjourn-because-of-the-late-hour-and-to (accessed 2026-10-17).