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House roll call 548 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To pass S. 577, an act for the relief of sheldon mcknight. (p. 1684-2)

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 89–86 (S 577). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–68, Republicans 62–12, Others 6–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
89
No
86
Did not vote
70
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 68 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans62 yes · 12 no · 19 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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