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House roll call 386 · 35th Congress · Jan 14, 1859

To table a Senate amendment in nature of a substitute, to H.R. 336, a bill for relief of b.w. Palmer and others, pursers' clerks, so as to authorize, office of

On Jan 14, 1859, the House voted 80–86 (HR 336). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–44, Republicans 32–37, Others 6–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 74 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
80
No
86
Did not vote
79
Date
Jan 14, 1859

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 44 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 37 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 5 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 table a Senate amendment in nature of a…: House Vote, Jan 14, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-386/to-table-a-senate-amendment-in-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).