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Senate roll call 250 · 45th Congress · May 25, 1878

To amend H.R. 3259, by deeming a delegate to Congress from the district of columbia unnecessary as both houses have special committees to look after interest of

On May 25, 1878, the Senate voted 40–9 (HR 3259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–1, Republicans 15–10, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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

40

No

9

Did not vote

29

Date

May 25, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.