We preferred him because he carried more weight." The subsequent career of Judge Davis in the Senate gave conclusive proof that this was true.
When the consideration of the disputed votes before the commission had proceeded far enough to demonstrate the likelihood that its final decision would be for Hayes a movement of obstruction and delay, a filibuster, was organized by about forty Democratic members of the House.

It proved rather turbulent than effective.

The South stood very nearly solid for carrying out the agreement in good faith.
Toward the close the filibuster received what appeared formidable reinforcement from the Louisiana delegation.

This was in reality merely a bluff, intended to induce the Hayes people to make certain concessions touching their State government.

It had the desired effect.