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House roll call 16 · 46th Congress · Apr 17, 1879

To amend a motion closing debate on H.R. 2, (21 stat. 23, 4/21/1879), the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriations bill of fiscal 1879 on tuesday, by

On Apr 17, 1879, the House voted 132–91 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–61, Republicans 79–21, Others 7–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

132

No

91

Did not vote

76

Date

Apr 17, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.