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House roll call 183 · 45th Congress · May 22, 1878

To refer to the select committee, for further consideration and discussion, a resolution.

On May 22, 1878, the House voted 89–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–28, Republicans 0–91, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
89
No
116
Did not vote
90
Date
May 22, 1878

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 28 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans0 yes · 91 no · 51 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 refer to the select committee, for…: House Vote, May 22, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-183/to-refer-to-the-select-committee-for-further-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).

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