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House roll call 32 · 46th Congress · May 15, 1879

To amend H.R. 564, by making the dollar contain 460 grains of standard silver instead of 412 1/2 grains.

On May 15, 1879, the House voted 52–176 (HR 564). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–111, Republicans 40–58, Others 0–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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
52
No
176
Did not vote
64
Date
May 15, 1879

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 111 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 58 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 564, by making the dollar…: House Vote, May 15, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-32/to-amend-h-r-564-by-making-the-dollar (accessed 2026-10-17).

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