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House roll call 518 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To suspend rules so as to discharge committee of the whole house from further consideration of S. 120, an act for the relief of david myerle by payment for loss

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 114–64 (S 120). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–31, Republicans 47–28, Others 7–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
114
No
64
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 31 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans47 yes · 28 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 5 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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