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House roll call 432 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1859

To table a resolution that standing committees authorized at last session to employ clerks, be authorized to employ clerks at same rate of compensation. (p. 84

On Feb 5, 1859, the House voted 51–119. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–61, Republicans 24–53, Others 2–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 49 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
51
No
119
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 5, 1859

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 61 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 53 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution that standing…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-432/to-table-a-resolution-that-standing-committees-authorized-at (accessed 2026-10-16).

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