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House roll call 301 · 35th Congress · Jun 4, 1858

To suspend rules which require that the resolution to continue half pay to certain widows and orphans through an act of feb. 3, 1853, be considered in committee

On Jun 4, 1858, the House voted 133–54 (HJR 36). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–51, Republicans 73–2, Others 14–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
133
No
54
Did not vote
58
Date
Jun 4, 1858

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 51 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 1 no · 2 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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