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House roll call 472 · 35th Congress · Feb 21, 1859

To amend H.R. 667, so as to eliminate appropriated sum for repairs and improvements at springfield armory in mass. And at harper's ferry armory in virginia. (p

On Feb 21, 1859, the House voted 100–97 (HR 667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–42, Republicans 27–54, Others 12–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
100
No
97
Did not vote
48
Date
Feb 21, 1859

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 42 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 54 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 1 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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