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House roll call 402 · 35th Congress · Jan 25, 1859

(journal) to go into committee of the whole on the state of the union to consider public bills. (globe) to reconsider vote by which bill to abolish franking

On Jan 25, 1859, the House voted 123–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–60, Republicans 76–0, Others 8–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
123
No
63
Did not vote
59
Date
Jan 25, 1859

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 60 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans76 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 3 no · 6 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, “(journal) to go into committee of the whole…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-402/journal-to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-on (accessed 2026-10-17).