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House roll call 471 · 35th Congress · Feb 21, 1859

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house disagreed to tenth amendment to H.R. 667, which eliminated certain sum for various government arse

On Feb 21, 1859, the House voted 95–91 (HR 667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–59, Republicans 54–23, Others 5–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
95
No
91
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 21, 1859

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 59 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans54 yes · 23 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 9 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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