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House roll call 18 · 35th Congress · Dec 22, 1857

To concur in Senate resolution providing for recess from december 23, 1857, to january 4, 1858. (p. 155-1)

On Dec 22, 1857, the House voted 97–88. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–46, Republicans 37–39, Others 10–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
97
No
88
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 22, 1857

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 46 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 39 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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