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House roll call 44 · 46th Congress · May 20, 1879

To amend section 3 of H.R. 564, by allowing silver bullion to be deposited in quantities of 20 ozs. And over at any mint at actual market value in the U.S. Not

On May 20, 1879, the House voted 104–118 (HR 564). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–97, Republicans 90–12, Others 2–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
104
No
118
Did not vote
69
Date
May 20, 1879

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 97 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans90 yes · 12 no · 33 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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