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Senate roll call 286 · 45th Congress · Jun 8, 1878

To pass S. 1262, a bill making appropriations for construction of jetties at the mouth of the mississippi.

On Jun 8, 1878, the Senate voted 55–2 (S 1262). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–3, Democrats 26–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
55
No
2
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 8, 1878

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

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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