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Senate roll call 370 · 46th Congress · Jun 2, 1880

To advise and consent to the appointment of horace maynard as postmaster general of the U.S. As successor to david m. Key.

On Jun 2, 1880, the Senate voted 27–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–14, Republicans 16–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
27
No
14
Did not vote
40
Date
Jun 2, 1880

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 14 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 0 no · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To advise and consent to the appointment of…: Senate Vote, Jun 2, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-S-370/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-appointment-of-horace (accessed 2026-10-17).

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