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House roll call 441 · 35th Congress · Feb 9, 1859

To amend first amendment to H.R. 711, so as to provide for a reduction in the amount of globe appropriation to be eliminated. (p. 751-2)

On Feb 9, 1859, the House voted 77–85 (HR 711). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–28, Republicans 14–55, Others 7–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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

  • Democrats56 yes · 28 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 55 no · 24 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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