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House roll call 397 · 35th Congress · Jan 22, 1859

To strike out enacting clause of H.R. 367, a bill to provide for examination and payment of claims by citizens of georgia and alabama for losses sustained by de

On Jan 22, 1859, the House voted 98–77 (HR 367). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–50, Republicans 55–17, Others 2–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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

98

No

77

Did not vote

70

Date

Jan 22, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.