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House roll call 383 · 35th Congress · Jan 13, 1859

To table motion to reconsider vote which ordered the printing of the geological report of DR. Evans on the territories of oregon and washington.

On Jan 13, 1859, the House voted 94–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–66, Republicans 61–12, Others 6–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
94
No
86
Did not vote
65
Date
Jan 13, 1859

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 66 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans61 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 8 no · 3 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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