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House roll call 109 · 35th Congress · Mar 8, 1858

To table motion to reconsider vote by which amendment to H.R. 8, pension claim of john hamilton was adopted.

On Mar 8, 1858, the House voted 91–89 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–70, Republicans 64–15, Others 8–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
91
No
89
Did not vote
65
Date
Mar 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 70 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 15 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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