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House roll call 36 · 35th Congress · Jan 20, 1858

To adopt the resolution that the portion of the President's annual message and accompanying documents which relates to pacific railroad be referred to select co

On Jan 20, 1858, the House voted 137–60. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–54, Republicans 79–4, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
137
No
60
Did not vote
48
Date
Jan 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 54 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 6 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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