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Senate roll call 252 · 45th Congress · May 27, 1878

To consider S. 1266, a bill appointing an additional circuit judge in 7th judicial circuit of chicago.

On May 27, 1878, the Senate voted 31–14 (S 1266). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–14, Republicans 21–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

31

No

14

Did not vote

37

Date

May 27, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.