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House roll call 402 · 35th Congress · Jan 25, 1859

(journal) to go into committee of the whole on the state of the union to consider public bills. (globe) to reconsider vote by which bill to abolish franking

On Jan 25, 1859, the House voted 123–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–60, Republicans 76–0, Others 8–3. 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

123

No

63

Did not vote

59

Date

Jan 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.