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House roll call 426 · 35th Congress · Feb 1, 1859

To table appeal from decision of the chair that H.R. 552, french spoilation bill, must first be considered in comm. Of the whole before it can be committed to c

On Feb 1, 1859, the House voted 128–59 (HR 552). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–6, Republicans 28–46, Others 8–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
128
No
59
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats92 yes · 6 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 46 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 7 no · 2 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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