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Senate roll call 568 · 46th Congress · Mar 3, 1881

To postpone pending and prior orders in order to permit a motion for consideration of S. 404. (p. 2424-1)

On Mar 3, 1881, the Senate voted 21–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–19, Republicans 17–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
21
No
19
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 3, 1881

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 18 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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