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House roll call 178 · 35th Congress · Apr 28, 1858

To adjourn until there be a more favorable sentiment regarding vote on passage of S. 161, an act for the admiss-ion of kansas into the union. (p. 1867-1)

On Apr 28, 1858, the House voted 107–105. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–14, Republicans 0–83, Others 6–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
107
No
105
Did not vote
33
Date
Apr 28, 1858

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 14 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 83 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn until there be a more favorable…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-178/to-adjourn-until-there-be-a-more-favorable-sentiment (accessed 2026-10-17).