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House roll call 45 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1858

To adjourn so as to postpone consideration of President's message on constitution of kansas and the application for its consideration and approval with the view

On Feb 2, 1858, the House voted 105–109. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 93–22, Republicans 0–85, Others 12–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
105
No
109
Did not vote
31
Date
Feb 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 22 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 85 no · 8 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 adjourn so as to postpone consideration…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-45/to-adjourn-so-as-to-postpone-consideration-of-presidents (accessed 2026-10-17).