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House roll call 298 · 46th Congress · Jun 7, 1880

To adjourn, due to an apparent lack of quorum, motion made during consideration of H.J. RES. 239, a resolution for the enforcement of the 8-hour law.

On Jun 7, 1880, the House voted 43–127 (HJR 239). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–79, Republicans 32–39, Others 0–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
43
No
127
Did not vote
131
Date
Jun 7, 1880

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 79 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 39 no · 64 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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