To concur in 28th amendment to H.R.713. (p. 1680-1)

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 95–84 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–11, Republicans 0–69, Others 7–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 95
No: 84
Did not vote: 66
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats88 yes · 11 no · 36 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 69 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Michael Cavanaugh D-MN voted no
Garnett Bowditch Adrain D-NJ voted no
John Huyler D-NJ voted no
Horace Francis Clark D-NY voted no
John Bussing Haskin D-NY voted no
Henry Myer Phillips D-PA voted no
Owen Jones D-PA voted no
Henry Chapman D-PA voted no
William Lewis Dewart D-PA voted no
Paul Leidy D-PA voted no
Wilson Reilly D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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