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House roll call 72 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To suspend all further proceedings under a call of the house. (p. 604-2)

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 35–120. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–49, Republicans 6–67, Others 1–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
35
No
120
Did not vote
90
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 49 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 67 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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