To amend H.R. 2175 by adding to the section providing that no appropriation under this act be paid to any part of the army used as police force at any election;

On Jun 20, 1879, the Senate voted 18–30 (HR 2175). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 21–0. 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: 30
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jun 20, 1879

By party

Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 0 no · 14 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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