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Senate roll call 190 · 45th Congress · Apr 17, 1878

To postpone indefinitely action on S. 178, a bill removing all restrictions now existing in regard to enlistments of the colored citizen in U.S. Army.

On Apr 17, 1878, the Senate voted 38–17 (S 178). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–17, Democrats 26–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

38

No

17

Did not vote

26

Date

Apr 17, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.