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House roll call 268 · 46th Congress · May 17, 1880

To pass a resolution suspending the rules and providing for saturday as a day for the consideration of the bills reported from the committee on public buildings

On May 17, 1880, the House voted 161–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–15, Republicans 69–19, Others 10–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
161
No
35
Did not vote
105
Date
May 17, 1880

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 15 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans69 yes · 19 no · 47 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution suspending the rules…: House Vote, May 17, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-268/to-pass-a-resolution-suspending-the-rules-and-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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