To suspend the rules and introduce a substitute for H.R. 2131, a bill regulating the stations of soldiers during elections, the substitute being bill entitled--

On Jun 16, 1879, the House voted 110–82 (HR 2131). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–0, Republicans 0–89, Others 15–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 110
No: 82
Did not vote: 78
Date: Jun 16, 1879

By party

Democrats119 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 89 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-106/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-substitute-for (accessed 2026-10-16).