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House roll call 43 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1858

To amend H.R. 202, the printing deficiency bill, so as to provide that extra copies of any document shall be printed only when ordered by joint resolution. (p.

On Feb 2, 1858, the House voted 117–75 (HR 202). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–27, Republicans 26–46, Others 12–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
117
No
75
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats79 yes · 27 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 46 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 2 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 amend H.R. 202, the printing deficiency…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-43/to-amend-h-r-202-the-printing-deficiency-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).