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House roll call 112 · 45th Congress · Mar 28, 1878

That the house proceed to the consideration of the report from the committee on reform in the civil service relating to allegations against john w. Polk, doorke

On Mar 28, 1878, the House voted 107–123. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–101, Republicans 90–23, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 members voted against their own party.

During the 45th Congress (1877–1878), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
107
No
123
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 28, 1878

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 101 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no
  • Republicans90 yes · 23 no · 29 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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