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House roll call 405 · 35th Congress · Jan 27, 1859

To amend H.R. 666 so as to eliminate appropriations for suppression of the slave trade. (p. 636-1)

On Jan 27, 1859, the House voted 28–163 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–75, Republicans 0–77, Others 2–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
28
No
163
Did not vote
54
Date
Jan 27, 1859

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 75 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 77 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 11 no · 4 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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