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House roll call 353 · 35th Congress · Dec 7, 1858

To table H.J.RES. 28, providing that the President be requested to effect a speedy abrogation of the claytonbulwer treaty. (p. 9-2)

On Dec 7, 1858, the House voted 90–93 (HJR 28). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–83, Republicans 78–1, Others 3–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
90
No
93
Did not vote
62
Date
Dec 7, 1858

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 83 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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