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Senate roll call 176 · 45th Congress · Apr 5, 1878

To adjourn and thereby temporarily postpone discussion of S. 15 (21-stat-56), a bill amending the act of july 1, 1862, and july 2, 1864, which provide for the c

On Apr 5, 1878, the Senate voted 32–31. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–24, Republicans 23–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
32
No
31
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 5, 1878

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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