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Senate roll call 143 · 45th Congress · Feb 20, 1878

To amend S. 596, a bill regulating the compensation of postmasters and f.o.p. By supplying official envelopes to all persons entitled to use them, and allowing

On Feb 20, 1878, the Senate voted 33–21 (S 596). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–9, Democrats 12–12, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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

33

No

21

Did not vote

26

Date

Feb 20, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.