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House roll call 98 · 35th Congress · Feb 17, 1858

To suspend rules and resolve house into committee of the whole house on the state of the union to consider appropria-tion bills.

On Feb 17, 1858, the House voted 151–48. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–4, Republicans 41–39, Others 8–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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

151

No

48

Did not vote

46

Date

Feb 17, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.