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House roll call 437 · 35th Congress · Feb 7, 1859

To suspend rules in order for house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union and take up bill for legislative, executive and ju

On Feb 7, 1859, the House voted 123–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–18, Republicans 46–26, Others 6–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 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

123

No

49

Did not vote

73

Date

Feb 7, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.