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House roll call 434 · 35th Congress · Feb 7, 1859

To suspend rules in order to discharge committee of the whole from further consideration of H.R. 609, a bill to provide payment by treasury to kerr brierly and

On Feb 7, 1859, the House voted 103–65 (HR 609). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–30, Republicans 35–34, Others 12–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
103
No
65
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 7, 1859

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 30 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 34 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 1 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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