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House roll call 173 · 45th Congress · May 15, 1878

To adjourn, because of the lack of a quorum to consider a resolution.

On May 15, 1878, the House voted 79–169. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–57, Republicans 0–114, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
79
No
169
Did not vote
49
Date
May 15, 1878

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 57 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans0 yes · 114 no · 28 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 adjourn, because of the lack of a quorum…: House Vote, May 15, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-173/to-adjourn-because-of-the-lack-of-a-quorum (accessed 2026-10-17).

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