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House roll call 5 · 35th Congress · Dec 9, 1857

To order the main question on adoption of a resolution to appoint a committee to examine the laws relative to printing for the house. (p. 22-3)

On Dec 9, 1857, the House voted 116–94. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 113–2, Republicans 0–86, Others 4–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

116

No

94

Did not vote

34

Date

Dec 9, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.