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House roll call 362 · 35th Congress · Dec 20, 1858

To adopt Senate resolution that Congress adjourn on december 23, until janurary 4 next. (p. 152-1)

On Dec 20, 1858, the House voted 98–94. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–48, Republicans 32–42, Others 9–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
98
No
94
Did not vote
53
Date
Dec 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 48 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 42 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 4 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 Senate resolution that Congress…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-362/to-adopt-senate-resolution-that-congress-adjourn-on-december (accessed 2026-10-17).