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House roll call 17 · 35th Congress · Dec 22, 1857

To pass S. 13, (11 stat 257, app. 12-23-57), an act to authorize the issue of treasury notes not exceeding $20,000,000, as public service may require. (p. 155-

On Dec 22, 1857, the House voted 118–86 (S 13). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–6, Republicans 6–75, Others 9–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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

118

No

86

Did not vote

41

Date

Dec 22, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.