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House roll call 167 · 35th Congress · Apr 24, 1858

To adopt resolution that all debate in the committee of the whole on the state of the union on H.R. 259, which grants pensions to veterans of war of 1812 and of

On Apr 24, 1858, the House voted 106–94 (HR 259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–67, Republicans 58–25, Others 11–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
106
No
94
Did not vote
45
Date
Apr 24, 1858

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 67 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans58 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 2 no · 4 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 adopt resolution that all debate in the…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-167/to-adopt-resolution-that-all-debate-in-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).