To adjourn, made during debate on resolution prohibiting the payment of claims for property used, damaged or destroyed by the U.S. Army in civil war, unless pro

On Feb 17, 1879, the House voted 0–235. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–125, Republicans 0–109, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no.

During the 45th Congress (1877–1878), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 0
No: 235
Did not vote: 66
Date: Feb 17, 1879

By party

Democrats0 yes · 125 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no
Republicans0 yes · 109 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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