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House roll call 358 · 45th Congress · Mar 1, 1879

To suspend the rules and adopt a resolution taking S. 238, a bill extending the time for construction and completion of the northern pacific railroad, from the

On Mar 1, 1879, the House voted 133–104 (S 238). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 108–11, Democrats 26–92, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
133
No
104
Did not vote
63
Date
Mar 1, 1879

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 92 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no
  • Republicans108 yes · 11 no · 23 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 suspend the rules and adopt a resolution…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-358/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-a-resolution-taking (accessed 2026-10-15).

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