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House roll call 60 · 45th Congress · Jan 22, 1878

To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 2478, a bill amending certain sections of titles 48 and 52 of the revised statutes concerning commerce and navigation an

On Jan 22, 1878, the House voted 139–105. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–100, Republicans 110–5, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
139
No
105
Did not vote
55
Date
Jan 22, 1878

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 100 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans110 yes · 5 no · 27 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 proceed to the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-H-60/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-2478 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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