To amend the resolution naming the rev. J. J. Bullock chaplain of the Senate, by naming the rev. Byron sunderland in place of the rev. MR. Bullock.

On Mar 24, 1879, the Senate voted 26–37. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–37, Republicans 28–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 26
No: 37
Did not vote: 16
Date: Mar 24, 1879

By party

Democrats0 yes · 37 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend the resolution naming the rev. J…: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1879,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-S-9/to-amend-the-resolution-naming-the-rev-j-j (accessed 2026-10-16).