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House roll call 349 · 46th Congress · Jan 21, 1881

To consider committee report on the contested election case of boynton VS. Loring 6th congressional district of massachusetts, over objections.

On Jan 21, 1881, the House voted 140–79. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–59, Republicans 85–8, Others 4–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
140
No
79
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 21, 1881

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 59 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 8 no · 42 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 consider committee report on the…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-349/to-consider-committee-report-on-the-contested-election-case (accessed 2026-10-15).

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