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House roll call 119 · 36th Congress · Apr 9, 1860

To pass S. 29, a bill to direct the postmaster general to audit and settle account of arthur edwards and associates for transporting mail on their steamers duri

On Apr 9, 1860, the House voted 128–50 (S 29). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–2, Democrats 19–41, Others 22–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes
128
No
50
Did not vote
66
Date
Apr 9, 1860

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 41 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans87 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 7 no · 10 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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