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House roll call 423 · 35th Congress · Feb 1, 1859

To table H.R. 72, the homestead bill.

On Feb 1, 1859, the House voted 77–113 (HR 72). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–37, Republicans 2–76, Others 14–1. 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
77
No
113
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 37 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 76 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 1 no · 2 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. 72, the homestead bill.: House Vote, Feb 1, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-423/to-table-h-r-72-the-homestead-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).