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Senate roll call 300 · 46th Congress · Apr 22, 1880

To amend H.R. 5523 by affirming the power of the President, under the constitution, when in his judgment it is necessary, to employ the military power of the go

On Apr 22, 1880, the Senate voted 19–29 (HR 5523). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–29, 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
19
No
29
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 22, 1880

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 16 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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