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House roll call 251 · 46th Congress · May 4, 1880

To amend H.R. 4812, by eliminating a section which provides for releasing the tax upon the evaporation or leakage of spirts in bond.

On May 4, 1880, the House voted 86–127 (HR 4812). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–93, Republicans 74–24, Others 4–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
86
No
127
Did not vote
88
Date
May 4, 1880

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 93 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans74 yes · 24 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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