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House roll call 511 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To pass S. 321, bill relating to deepening of channel over ST. Clair flats. (p. 1598-2)

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 113–57 (S 321). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–53, Republicans 81–0, Others 6–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
113
No
57
Did not vote
70
Date
Mar 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 53 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 6 no · 5 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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