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House roll call 462 · 35th Congress · Feb 16, 1859

To table H.R. 876, a bill to provide temporary government for territory of arizona and to create office of surveyorgeneral therein. (p. 1065-1,2)

On Feb 16, 1859, the House voted 121–79 (HR 876). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–67, Republicans 82–3, Others 4–9. 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
121
No
79
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 16, 1859

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 67 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 9 no · 4 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. 876, a bill to provide…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-462/to-table-h-r-876-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).