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House roll call 487 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To reconsider previous vote by which H.R. 872, was ordered engrossed. (p. 1367-2)

On Feb 25, 1859, the House voted 121–74 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–12, Republicans 14–58, Others 12–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
74
Did not vote
50
Date
Feb 25, 1859

By party

  • Democrats95 yes · 12 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 58 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 4 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 reconsider previous vote by which H.R…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-487/to-reconsider-previous-vote-by-which-h-r-872 (accessed 2026-10-17).