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House roll call 421 · 35th Congress · Jan 31, 1859

To suspend rules in order to introduce resolution to consider reports of select committee appointed to investig-ate sale and purchase of property at willetts' p

On Jan 31, 1859, the House voted 121–64. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–62, Republicans 83–0, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
121
No
64
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 31, 1859

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 62 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans83 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 6 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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