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House roll call 80 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To dispense with further proceedings under a call of the house. (p. 605-2)

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 91–49. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 72–4, Democrats 19–42, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
91
No
49
Did not vote
105
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 42 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 14 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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