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House roll call 449 · 35th Congress · Feb 12, 1859

To amend S. 239, to provide that when oregon is admitted into the union its boundaries be established as set forth on page 386, of the journal. (p. 950-1)

On Feb 12, 1859, the House voted 32–173 (S 239). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–105, Republicans 12–64, Others 9–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
32
No
173
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 12, 1859

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 105 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 64 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 4 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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