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House roll call 404 · 35th Congress · Jan 27, 1859

To adopt amendment to H.R. 666, bill for consular and diplomatic appropriations, which amendment reduces approp-riations allowed for suppression of the slave TR

On Jan 27, 1859, the House voted 48–145 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–58, Republicans 0–79, Others 5–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
48
No
145
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 27, 1859

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 58 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 79 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 8 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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