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House roll call 523 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To suspend rules so as to take from speaker's table S.J.RES. 84, which gives assent of Congress to certain acts passed by the legislatures of louisiana and arka

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 86–80 (SJR 84). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–20, Republicans 16–57, Others 10–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
86
No
80
Did not vote
77
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 20 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 57 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 no · 4 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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