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House roll call 425 · 35th Congress · Feb 1, 1859

To table H.R. 552, a bill to provide for ascertainment and satisfaction of claims of american citizens for spoliations committed by french prior to july 3, 1801

On Feb 1, 1859, the House voted 75–106 (HR 552). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–33, Republicans 8–64, Others 3–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
75
No
106
Did not vote
63
Date
Feb 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 33 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 64 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H.R. 552, a bill to provide for…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-425/to-table-h-r-552-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).