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House roll call 374 · 35th Congress · Jan 10, 1859

To adjourn, it being the anniversary of the battle of new orleans. (p. 276-1)

On Jan 10, 1859, the House voted 82–89. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 71–20, Republicans 2–65, Others 9–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
82
No
89
Did not vote
74
Date
Jan 10, 1859

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 20 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 65 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 4 no · 4 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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