To recommit H.J.RES. 315 (21 stat 519), a bill amending and reinacting a joint resolution approved june 14, 1879, directing a monument to mark the birthplace of

On Feb 22, 1881, the Senate voted 15–35 (HJR 315). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–30, Republicans 13–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 15
No: 35
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 22, 1881

By party

Democrats2 yes · 30 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Alexander Logan R-IL voted no
William Pitt Kellogg R-LA voted no
Henry Laurens Dawes R-MA voted no
Thomas White Ferry R-MI voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted yes
Ambrose Everett Burnside R-RI voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted yes

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 recommit H.J.RES. 315 (21 stat 519), a…: Senate Vote, Feb 22, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-S-513/to-recommit-h-j-res-315-21-stat-519 (accessed 2026-10-16).