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House roll call 30 · 46th Congress · May 14, 1879

To pass H.J. RES. 71, (21 stat. 53, 6/27/79), a resolution authorizing the appointment of a commission to lease a building for a city post office in washington

On May 14, 1879, the House voted 137–80 (HJR 71). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–60, Republicans 85–12, Others 4–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
137
No
80
Did not vote
81
Date
May 14, 1879

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 60 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 12 no · 38 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 H.J. RES. 71, (21 stat. 53…: House Vote, May 14, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-30/to-pass-h-j-res-71-21-stat-53 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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