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House roll call 463 · 35th Congress · Feb 16, 1859

To table H.R. 877, a bill to provide temporary government in the territory of dacotah. (p. 1065-2)

On Feb 16, 1859, the House voted 137–62 (HR 876). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–49, Republicans 75–5, Others 7–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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
137
No
62
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 16, 1859

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 49 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans75 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 8 no · 2 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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