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House roll call 67 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To excuse horace j. Clark for non-attendance. (p. 603-1)

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 113–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–42, Republicans 74–3, Others 2–3. 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
113
No
48
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 42 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans74 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 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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