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House roll call 470 · 35th Congress · Feb 21, 1859

To amend the sixth amendment to H.R. 667, a bill relating to army appropriations, so as to set limit on mileage allowance allowed under the specified conditions

On Feb 21, 1859, the House voted 67–126 (HR 667). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–76, Republicans 35–41, Others 5–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 62 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
67
No
126
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 21, 1859

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 76 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 41 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the sixth amendment to H.R. 667, a…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-470/to-amend-the-sixth-amendment-to-h-r-667 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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