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House roll call 44 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1858

To pass H.R. 202, deficiency printing bill, as amended. (p. 533-1)

On Feb 2, 1858, the House voted 67–135 (HR 202). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–60, Republicans 15–63, Others 2–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 65 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
67
No
135
Did not vote
43
Date
Feb 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 60 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 63 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 12 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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