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House roll call 372 · 35th Congress · Jan 8, 1859

To pass H.R. 386, a bill providing for relief of shade b. Calloway for work done on tennessee river under contract. (p. 271-1,2)

On Jan 8, 1859, the House voted 81–54 (HR 386). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–17, Democrats 25–36, Others 8–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
81
No
54
Did not vote
110
Date
Jan 8, 1859

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 36 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 17 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 1 no · 8 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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