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House roll call 489 · 35th Congress · Feb 26, 1859

To adjourn, late hour. (p. 1382-2)

On Feb 26, 1859, the House voted 66–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–31, Republicans 23–31, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
66
No
63
Did not vote
116
Date
Feb 26, 1859

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 31 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 31 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 12 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, late hour. (p. 1382-2): House Vote, Feb 26, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-489/to-adjourn-late-hour-p-1382-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).