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House roll call 444 · 35th Congress · Feb 9, 1859

To amend H.R. 711, so as to eliminate appropriation for binding copies of congressional globe for house members and delegates. (p. 912-3)

On Feb 9, 1859, the House voted 91–82 (HR 711). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–31, Republicans 20–49, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
91
No
82
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 9, 1859

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 31 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 49 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 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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