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Senate roll call 243 · 45th Congress · May 23, 1878

To consnet to the nomination of john b. Forthingham as appraiser of merchandise in the district and state of new york.

On May 23, 1878, the Senate voted 2–37. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 2–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 2 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

2

No

37

Did not vote

43

Date

May 23, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.