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House roll call 428 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1859

To pass H.R. 853, bill for patents to indians. (p. 745-1)

On Feb 2, 1859, the House voted 82–91 (HR 853). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–54, Republicans 37–29, Others 3–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
82
No
91
Did not vote
72
Date
Feb 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 54 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 29 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 8 no · 6 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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