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House roll call 427 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1859

To table H.R. 853, a bill to authorize issuance of patents to certain indians and for other purposes. (p. 746-3)

On Feb 2, 1859, the House voted 88–91 (HR 853). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–40, Republicans 23–46, Others 7–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
88
No
91
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 40 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 46 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 5 no · 5 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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