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House roll call 92 · 45th Congress · Feb 28, 1878

To pass H.J.RES. 77, a resolution authorizing first LT. Henry metcalfe to accept a decoration from the sultan of turkey in appreciation of that officer's effort

On Feb 28, 1878, the House voted 131–118 (HJR 77). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–91, Republicans 95–27, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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

131

No

118

Did not vote

53

Date

Feb 28, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.