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House roll call 37 · 46th Congress · May 16, 1879

To amend H.R. 564, by eliminating form section 3 the clause that silver bullion may be brought to treasury and coined for benefit of owner, providing instead TH

On May 16, 1879, the House voted 60–155 (HR 564). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–106, Democrats 49–55, Others 13–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 49 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
60
No
155
Did not vote
75
Date
May 16, 1879

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 55 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 106 no · 29 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 eliminating form…: House Vote, May 16, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-37/to-amend-h-r-564-by-eliminating-form-section (accessed 2026-10-16).

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