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Senate roll call 297 · 46th Congress · Apr 22, 1880

To amend H.R. 5523 by permitting the use of troops to enforce laws or protest civil officers, even though a legislature or governor might not request their use

On Apr 22, 1880, the Senate voted 18–29 (HR 5523). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 25–0. 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
25
Date
Apr 22, 1880

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 10 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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