To amend H.R. 2175 by providing for a penalty of a fine from $500 to $5,000 and for imprisonment from 6 months to 5 years for carrying to the polls of any congr

On Jun 20, 1879, the Senate voted 18–29 (HR 2175). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–33, Republicans 20–0. 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: 18
No: 29
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 20, 1879

By party

Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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