To consider H.J. RES 357, a resolution providing for the assembling of the two houses while the electoral vote is counted, over an objection.

On Dec 21, 1880, the House voted 88–96 (HJR 357). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–92, Republicans 85–0, Others 5–5. 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: 88
No: 96
Did not vote: 114
Date: Dec 21, 1880

By party

Democrats0 yes · 92 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans85 yes · 0 no · 50 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 consider H.J. RES 357, a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-335/to-consider-h-j-res-357-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-15).