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House roll call 277 · 45th Congress · Jan 15, 1879

To amend H.R. 5477 by authorizing the secretary of the treasury to exchange certificates of deposit, at 3% interest, for cash; certificates, with interest, conv

On Jan 15, 1879, the House voted 67–158 (HR 5477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–67, Republicans 21–91, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 66 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
67
No
158
Did not vote
76
Date
Jan 15, 1879

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 67 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans21 yes · 91 no · 30 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 amend H.R. 5477 by authorizing the…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-277/to-amend-h-r-5477-by-authorizing-the-secretary (accessed 2026-10-17).

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