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House roll call 108 · 35th Congress · Mar 5, 1858

To amend H.R. 8, (11 stat. 527, app. 3-16-58), a bill for the relief of john hamilton (an old soldier) so as to provide that interest be paid on the principal s

On Mar 5, 1858, the House voted 84–71 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–55, Republicans 53–14, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

84

No

71

Did not vote

90

Date

Mar 5, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.