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House roll call 60 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To table motion to reconsider previous vote by which rep. Miles was excused from voting. (p. 601-1)

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 106–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–4, Democrats 29–41, Others 2–7. 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
106
No
52
Did not vote
87
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 41 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans75 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 7 no · 8 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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