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House roll call 42 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1858

To table H.R. 202, which provides to appropriate money to supply deficiences for the paper, printing, binding and engraving ordered by the 34th Congress. (p. 5

On Feb 2, 1858, the House voted 88–103 (HR 202). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–61, Republicans 39–37, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
88
No
103
Did not vote
54
Date
Feb 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 61 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 37 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 5 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 table H.R. 202, which provides to…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-42/to-table-h-r-202-which-provides-to-appropriate (accessed 2026-10-17).