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Senate roll call 250 · 46th Congress · Mar 18, 1880

To concur in an amendment to S. 1281 (21 stat 172, june 10, 1880), a bill directing the secretary of navy to introduce cotton cordage into the U.S. Naval servic

On Mar 18, 1880, the Senate voted 20–33 (S 1281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–28, Republicans 19–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
20
No
33
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 18, 1880

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 28 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in an amendment to S. 1281 (21…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-S-250/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-s-1281-21 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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