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Senate roll call 48 · 46th Congress · May 5, 1879

To recommit S. 108, (21 stat l. 5) a bill preventing the introduction of contagious or infectious diseases into the U.S. To the select committee, with instructi

On May 5, 1879, the Senate voted 30–19 (S 108). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–15, Republicans 18–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

30

No

19

Did not vote

30

Date

May 5, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.