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House roll call 459 · 35th Congress · Feb 14, 1859

To suspend rules in order to introduce a resolution that the hour of daily meeting of house be 10:00 am. Beginning thursday next and that resolution providing f

On Feb 14, 1859, the House voted 109–83. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–33, Republicans 33–47, Others 11–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
109
No
83
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 14, 1859

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 33 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 47 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 3 no · 3 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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