To amend S. 1252 by amending the title to read- a bill to deprive chief supervisors of elections of their powers and to remove them from office. (p. 3825-2)

On May 26, 1880, the Senate voted 15–28 (S 1252). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–29, Republicans 17–0. 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: 15
No: 28
Did not vote: 35
Date: May 26, 1880

By party

Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1252 by amending the title to…: Senate Vote, May 26, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-S-360/to-amend-s-1252-by-amending-the-title-to (accessed 2026-10-17).