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House roll call 24 · 46th Congress · May 8, 1879

To table motion to reconsider vote by which H.J. RES. 9, a bill enforcing the 8-hour law, was tabled.

On May 8, 1879, the House voted 126–90. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–52, Republicans 70–28, Others 3–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 80 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
126
No
90
Did not vote
82
Date
May 8, 1879

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 52 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 28 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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