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House roll call 8 · 35th Congress · Dec 9, 1857

To adopt a resolution that the house proceed to the election of a printer with proviso that house retains the right to modify existing law on subject of public

On Dec 9, 1857, the House voted 120–82. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 114–0, Republicans 2–78, Others 4–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

120

No

82

Did not vote

43

Date

Dec 9, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.