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Senate roll call 361 · 45th Congress · Dec 18, 1878

To consent to the nomination of henry s. Foote as superintendent of the United States mint at new orleans, la.

On Dec 18, 1878, the Senate voted 47–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 19–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
47
No
4
Did not vote
31
Date
Dec 18, 1878

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of henry s…: Senate Vote, Dec 18, 1878,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/45-S-361/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-henry-s-foote (accessed 2026-10-17).

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