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Senate roll call 89 · 46th Congress · May 28, 1879

To go into executive session, made during debate on S. 621, a bill authorizing employment of the militia and U.S. Land and naval forces in certain cases. (p.

On May 28, 1879, the Senate voted 25–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 4–19, Republicans 21–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

19

Did not vote

37

Date

May 28, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.