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House roll call 146 · 45th Congress · Apr 24, 1878

To pass S. 15 (96-20 stat 56, 5/7/78), a bill aiding in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the missouri river to the pacific ocean and secur

On Apr 24, 1878, the House voted 243–2 (S 15). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–1, Republicans 119–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

243

No

2

Did not vote

49

Date

Apr 24, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.