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Senate roll call 82 · 46th Congress · May 23, 1879

To pass the Senate resolution as amended, providing that the nominations made to the Senate for the promotion of certain officers of the army can be legally mad

On May 23, 1879, the Senate voted 25–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 2–24, Republicans 23–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
25
No
24
Did not vote
32
Date
May 23, 1879

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 12 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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