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House roll call 390 · 35th Congress · Jan 19, 1859

To pass H.R. 669, (11 stat. 384, app. 2-18-59), a bill to grant relief to the mobile and ohio railroad by confirmation of grants of land made to above company b

On Jan 19, 1859, the House voted 135–34 (HR 669). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–20, Republicans 57–13, Others 9–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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
135
No
34
Did not vote
75
Date
Jan 19, 1859

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 20 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 13 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 1 no · 7 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 pass H.R. 669, (11 stat. 384, app…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-390/to-pass-h-r-669-11-stat-384-app (accessed 2026-10-17).