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Senate roll call 187 · 46th Congress · Jun 30, 1879

To concur in amendment to S. 671 exempting how this act all freight vessels not propelled by sail or by internal motive power of their own, which operates only

On Jun 30, 1879, the Senate voted 41–4 (S 671). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–2, Republicans 15–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
41
No
4
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 30, 1879

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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