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House roll call 370 · 35th Congress · Dec 23, 1858

To adjourn, motion being made during consideration of H.R. 712, (11 stat. 404 app. 3-3-59), a bill to make naval appropriations for year ending may 30, 1860.

On Dec 23, 1858, the House voted 16–117. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–61, Republicans 9–49, Others 0–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
16
No
117
Did not vote
112
Date
Dec 23, 1858

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 61 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 49 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 10 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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