To amend H.R. 1382, a bill prohibiting military interference at elections, by allowing the military to officiate at elections to carry out the provisions of u.s

On May 6, 1879, the House voted 92–120 (HR 1382). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–131, Republicans 112–0, Others 1–16. 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: 92
No: 120
Did not vote: 41
Date: May 6, 1879

By party

Democrats0 yes · 131 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans112 yes · 0 no · 23 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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