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House roll call 461 · 35th Congress · Feb 16, 1859

To adopt resolution to go into committee of the whole on the state of the union to take up public bills. (p. 1064-2)

On Feb 16, 1859, the House voted 74–107. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–36, Republicans 21–60, Others 1–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
74
No
107
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 16, 1859

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 36 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 60 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 11 no · 5 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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