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House roll call 517 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 712, a bill for naval appropriations, which amendment provides for payment of charters or purchase of vessels for the para

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 84–77 (HR 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–4, Republicans 0–69, Others 6–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

84

No

77

Did not vote

83

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.