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House roll call 401 · 35th Congress · Jan 25, 1859

To table H.J.RES. 49, which provides for employment of temporary clerks in the post office department. (p. 589-1)

On Jan 25, 1859, the House voted 103–80 (HJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–74, Republicans 71–5, Others 9–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

103

No

80

Did not vote

62

Date

Jan 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.