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House roll call 485 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To suspend the rules in order to introduce bill to provide for increase of duties on imports as per the act of Congress of july 30, 1846. (p. 1363-3)

On Feb 25, 1859, the House voted 86–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–42, Republicans 31–48, Others 10–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
86
No
93
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 25, 1859

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 42 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 48 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 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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