To amend a resolution appointing a.w.c. Noorlin of VA. Postmaster of the House Of Representatives to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of james m. Stewar

On Dec 14, 1880, the House voted 100–118. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–108, Republicans 98–0, Others 2–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 100
No: 118
Did not vote: 83
Date: Dec 14, 1880

By party

Democrats0 yes · 108 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans98 yes · 0 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 a resolution appointing a.w.c…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-324/to-amend-a-resolution-appointing-a-w-c-noorlin (accessed 2026-10-16).