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House roll call 411 · 35th Congress · Jan 28, 1859

To table H.R. 197, a bill to provide relief for charles j. Ingersoll, by paying per diem and mileage of a member of Congress while he was engaged in contesting

On Jan 28, 1859, the House voted 120–73 (HR 197). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–51, Republicans 56–19, Others 10–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 70 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
120
No
73
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 51 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 19 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 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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