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House roll call 384 · 35th Congress · Jan 13, 1859

To refer H.R. 712, (11 stat. 404, app. 3-3-59), naval appropriation bill for year ending june 30, 1860, to the committee of the whole on the state of the union,

On Jan 13, 1859, the House voted 97–78 (HR 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 74–14, Republicans 16–60, Others 7–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
97
No
78
Did not vote
70
Date
Jan 13, 1859

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 14 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 60 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer H.R. 712, (11 stat. 404, app…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-384/to-refer-h-r-712-11-stat-404-app (accessed 2026-10-17).