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House roll call 540 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To table appeal from the decision of the chair that it was not for the speaker to rule a Senate amendment out of order. (p. 1680-1)

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 122–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–4, Republicans 29–30, Others 8–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
122
No
36
Did not vote
87
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 4 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 30 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 no · 7 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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