To order the main question H.R. 666. (p. 636-1,2)

On Jan 27, 1859, the House voted 108–79 (HR 666). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–0, Republicans 2–75, Others 6–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 108
No: 79
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 27, 1859

By party

Democrats100 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 75 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Nehemiah Abbott R-ME voted yes
Edward Joy Morris R-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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