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House roll call 482 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To adopt the eight amendment to H.R. 872, which provides that sums heretofore appropriated for erections of post office buildings and which remain at close of p

On Feb 24, 1859, the House voted 111–79 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–64, Republicans 66–14, Others 12–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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

111

No

79

Did not vote

55

Date

Feb 24, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.