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House roll call 388 · 35th Congress · Jan 15, 1859

To pass H.R. 798, to authorize james g. Holmes to apply to commissioner of patents for extension of patent as if he had made application previous to its expirat

On Jan 15, 1859, the House voted 108–57 (HR 798). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–22, Republicans 40–31, Others 8–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
108
No
57
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 15, 1859

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 22 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 31 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 4 no · 5 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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