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House roll call 244 · 46th Congress · Apr 22, 1880

To refer a poetical address of hon. S.w. Downey to the committee on rules with instructions to report as to whether it should become a part of the permanent rec

On Apr 22, 1880, the House voted 119–105. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–43, Republicans 43–56, Others 5–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
119
No
105
Did not vote
77
Date
Apr 22, 1880

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 43 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 56 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

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 refer a poetical address of hon. S.w…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-244/to-refer-a-poetical-address-of-hon-s-w (accessed 2026-10-17).

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