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House roll call 497 · 35th Congress · Feb 28, 1859

To adopt third amendment to H.R. 712, which amendment strike appropriations for publication of the american nautical almanac. (p. 1468-2)

On Feb 28, 1859, the House voted 77–113 (HR 712). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–57, Republicans 28–47, Others 4–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 73 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
77
No
113
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 57 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 47 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 9 no · 4 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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