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House roll call 500 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To adopt fifth amendment to H.R. 713, (11 stat. 425, app. 3-3-59), a bill to make appropriations for sundry civil expenses for year ending june 30, 1860, which

On Mar 1, 1859, the House voted 108–70 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–65, Republicans 75–1, Others 8–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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

108

No

70

Did not vote

67

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.