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House roll call 493 · 35th Congress · Feb 26, 1859

To suspend the rules in order to report from ways and menas committee a bill reinstating rates of duty imposed by act of july 30, 1846.

On Feb 26, 1859, the House voted 128–89. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–81, Republicans 82–4, Others 12–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
128
No
89
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 26, 1859

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 81 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 4 no · 1 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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