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House roll call 456 · 35th Congress · Feb 14, 1859

To amend an amendment to H.R. 874, a bill to establish postal routes, so as specify end points for some such routes and to authorize postmaster general to adver

On Feb 14, 1859, the House voted 77–104 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–78, Republicans 62–14, Others 0–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
104
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 14, 1859

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 78 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans62 yes · 14 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 12 no · 5 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 an amendment to H.R. 874, a bill to…: House Vote, Feb 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-456/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-874-a (accessed 2026-10-17).