To excuse rep. Curry for non-attendance. (p. 604-1)

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 159–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–4, Republicans 76–0, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 159
No: 4
Did not vote: 82
Date: Feb 5, 1858

By party

Democrats79 yes · 4 no · 52 didn’t vote
Republicans76 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Hamilton Stephens D-GA voted no
James Brown Clay D-KY voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted no
John Houston Savage D-TN 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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