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House roll call 393 · 35th Congress · Jan 20, 1859

To table H.R. 807, a bill relating to pre-emption rights of settlers. (p. 493-2)

On Jan 20, 1859, the House voted 56–123 (HR 807). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–43, Republicans 1–74, Others 6–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
56
No
123
Did not vote
66
Date
Jan 20, 1859

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 43 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 74 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 6 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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