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House roll call 391 · 35th Congress · Jan 19, 1859

To table H.R. 807, a bill to amend an act granting rights of pre-emption to settlers on the public lands of the U.S. (p. 451-1,3)

On Jan 19, 1859, the House voted 44–121 (HR 807). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–50, Republicans 7–64, Others 6–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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
44
No
121
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 19, 1859

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 50 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 64 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 7 no · 4 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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