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House roll call 477 · 35th Congress · Feb 22, 1859

To table a motion to reconsider vote that referred to committee of the whole on the state of the union, H.R. 546, a bill to amend a law granting land to soldier

On Feb 22, 1859, the House voted 90–77 (HR 546). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–18, Republicans 18–54, Others 4–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
90
No
77
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 22, 1859

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 18 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 54 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 5 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to reconsider vote that…: House Vote, Feb 22, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-477/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-vote-that-referred (accessed 2026-10-17).