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Senate roll call 80 · 46th Congress · May 22, 1879

To amend S. 108 by authorizing the President, at his discretions, to order more stringent health regulations if he thinks imminent the danger that cholera or ye

On May 22, 1879, the Senate voted 17–29 (S 108). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–25, Republicans 15–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
17
No
29
Did not vote
35
Date
May 22, 1879

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 25 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 4 no · 16 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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