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House roll call 121 · 35th Congress · Mar 19, 1858

To amend H.R. 313, (11 stat. 262, app. 4-7-58), which provides for the organization of a regiment of mounted vol-unteers for the defense of the texas frontier a

On Mar 19, 1858, the House voted 43–143 (HR 313). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–57, Republicans 1–75, Others 1–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 42 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
43
No
143
Did not vote
59
Date
Mar 19, 1858

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 57 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 75 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 313, (11 stat. 262, app…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-121/to-amend-h-r-313-11-stat-262-app (accessed 2026-10-17).