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House roll call 359 · 35th Congress · Dec 20, 1858

To amend in the nature of a substitute, a resolution to provide that committee of ways and means be instructed to prepare and report bill making appropriation f

On Dec 20, 1858, the House voted 51–140. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–56, Republicans 5–75, Others 5–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 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
51
No
140
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 56 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 75 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 9 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 amend in the nature of a substitute, a…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-359/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-a (accessed 2026-10-17).