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House roll call 524 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To suspend rules so as to make report from select committee in regard to removal of desks and rearrangement of seats of members.

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 123–56. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 67–28, Republicans 50–23, Others 7–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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

123

No

56

Did not vote

65

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.