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House roll call 363 · 35th Congress · Dec 21, 1858

To strike out the enacting clause of H.R. 259, a bill granting pensions to soldiers of war of 1812 and indian wars. (p. 165-3)

On Dec 21, 1858, the House voted 75–127 (HR 259). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–62, Republicans 26–53, Others 2–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 74 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
75
No
127
Did not vote
42
Date
Dec 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 62 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 53 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 12 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 strike out the enacting clause of H.R…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-363/to-strike-out-the-enacting-clause-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).