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House roll call 430 · 35th Congress · Feb 4, 1859

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which was tabled H.R. 495, a bill for relief of j.w. Hilton, mailcarrier contractor, for extra mail service. (p. 82

On Feb 4, 1859, the House voted 89–89 (HR 495). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–38, Republicans 26–46, Others 3–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
89
No
89
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 4, 1859

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 38 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 46 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 5 no · 9 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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