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House roll call 364 · 35th Congress · Dec 21, 1858

To amend Senate amendment to H.R. 259, "old soldiers pension bill", in the nature of a substitute, so as to provide that pensions granted to those disabled in l

On Dec 21, 1858, the House voted 98–100 (HR 259). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–53, Republicans 44–34, Others 3–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
98
No
100
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 53 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 34 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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