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House roll call 414 · 35th Congress · Jan 28, 1859

To table a motion to reconsider vote by which was rejected an amendment to H.R. 847, bill for relief of a.c. Bowman. (p. 659-2)

On Jan 28, 1859, the House voted 96–71 (HR 847). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–56, Republicans 57–12, Others 11–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
96
No
71
Did not vote
78
Date
Jan 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 56 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 3 no · 3 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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