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House roll call 440 · 35th Congress · Feb 9, 1859

To table motion to reconsider vote adopting first amendment to H.R. 711. (p. 894-1)

On Feb 9, 1859, the House voted 77–85 (HR 711). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–29, Republicans 12–54, Others 7–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
77
No
85
Did not vote
83
Date
Feb 9, 1859

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 29 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 54 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 8 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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