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House roll call 136 · 35th Congress · Apr 5, 1858

To concur in the fourth amendment to H.R. 313, (11 stat. 262, app. 4-7-58), a bill to provide for organization of volunteers for defense of texas frontiers so a

On Apr 5, 1858, the House voted 113–102 (HR 313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–85, Republicans 79–8, Others 6–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
113
No
102
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 85 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 9 no · 2 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 concur in the fourth amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 5, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-136/to-concur-in-the-fourth-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).