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House roll call 474 · 35th Congress · Feb 21, 1859

To suspend rules in order to introduce a bill to provide for payment of outstanding treasury notes, to authorize loan, and to regulate and fix duty on imports,

On Feb 21, 1859, the House voted 122–91. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–82, Republicans 82–4, Others 11–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

122

No

91

Did not vote

32

Date

Feb 21, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.