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House roll call 385 · 35th Congress · Jan 13, 1859

To suspend rules so that house may resolve itself into committee of the whole on the state of the union for consideration of public bills. (p. 364-1,2)

On Jan 13, 1859, the House voted 124–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–37, Republicans 70–0, Others 9–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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

124

No

39

Did not vote

82

Date

Jan 13, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.