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House roll call 413 · 35th Congress · Jan 28, 1859

To amend H.R. 847, which provides relief for angelina c. Bowman, widow of francis l. Bowman, late captain of U.S. Army, to provide to continue pension only as l

On Jan 28, 1859, the House voted 89–90 (HR 847). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–26, Republicans 16–53, Others 3–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
89
No
90
Did not vote
66
Date
Jan 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 26 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 53 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 11 no · 3 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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