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House roll call 57 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To table appeal of MR. Stanton from decision of the chair which ruled it in order for MR. Garnett to be excused from voting. (p. 599-3)

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 148–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–7, Republicans 69–10, Others 4–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
148
No
19
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 7 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans69 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no · 11 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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