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Senate roll call 98 · 45th Congress · Jan 16, 1878

To adopt a resolution granting a 2 hour hearing to a delegation of women who have petitioned Congress for a constitutional amendment, giving women the right of

On Jan 16, 1878, the Senate voted 13–31. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–10, Democrats 0–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

13

No

31

Did not vote

38

Date

Jan 16, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.