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House roll call 422 · 35th Congress · Feb 1, 1859

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 72, a bill to provide homesteads to settlers on public domain, was committed to committee of the whole ho

On Feb 1, 1859, the House voted 69–112 (HR 72). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–32, Republicans 1–78, Others 12–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
69
No
112
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 32 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 78 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 2 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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