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House roll call 117 · 45th Congress · Apr 2, 1878

To proceed to consideration of the resolutions from the committee on reform in civil service, relating to allegations of misconduct against john w. Polk, doorke

On Apr 2, 1878, the House voted 148–79. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–71, Republicans 99–8, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
148
No
79
Did not vote
70
Date
Apr 2, 1878

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 71 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans99 yes · 8 no · 35 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration of the…: House Vote, Apr 2, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-117/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-the-resolutions-from-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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