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House roll call 180 · 45th Congress · May 17, 1878

To pass a resolution providing that the speaker issue his warrant to the sergeant at arms to arrest, take into custody, and bring to the bar of the house such o

On May 17, 1878, the House voted 147–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 146–1, Others 2–0, Republicans 0–2. 1 member 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
147
No
1
Did not vote
151
Date
May 17, 1878

By party

  • Democrats146 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans0 yes · 2 no · 140 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 pass a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, May 17, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-180/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-speaker-issue (accessed 2026-10-16).

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