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House roll call 59 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To excuse MR. Miles from voting on the motion to excuse MR. Garnett from voting.

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 98–50. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 65–8, Democrats 32–38, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
98
No
50
Did not vote
97
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 38 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 8 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 no · 12 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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