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Senate roll call 46 · 46th Congress · Apr 30, 1879

To decide a point of order raised during debate on H.R. 1343, (21 stat l. 2), a bill providing for certain expenses of present session of Congress. The point o

On Apr 30, 1879, the Senate voted 33–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–23, Republicans 25–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
33
No
23
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 30, 1879

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 23 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 10 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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