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House roll call 493 · 35th Congress · Feb 26, 1859

To suspend the rules in order to report from ways and menas committee a bill reinstating rates of duty imposed by act of july 30, 1846.

On Feb 26, 1859, the House voted 128–89. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–81, Republicans 82–4, Others 12–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

128

No

89

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 26, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.