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House roll call 394 · 35th Congress · Jan 20, 1859

To amend H.R. 807, a bill relating to pre-emption rights, so as to add section to provide that after passage of bill, no public lands shall be exposed to sale b

On Jan 20, 1859, the House voted 97–81 (HR 807). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–71, Republicans 79–0, Others 1–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

97

No

81

Did not vote

67

Date

Jan 20, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.