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House roll call 143 · 35th Congress · Apr 8, 1858

To determine if the house adheres to its amendment to S. 161 an act for the admission of kansas to the union, which amendment was by MR. Montgomery in the natur

On Apr 8, 1858, the House voted 119–111 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–103, Republicans 91–0, Others 6–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
119
No
111
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 103 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans91 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 8 no · 3 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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