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House roll call 424 · 35th Congress · Feb 1, 1859

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

On Feb 1, 1859, the House voted 120–76 (HR 72). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–60, Republicans 82–1, Others 1–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
120
No
76
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 60 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 15 no · 1 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 pass H.R. 72, the homestead bill.: House Vote, Feb 1, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-424/to-pass-h-r-72-the-homestead-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).