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House roll call 491 · 35th Congress · Feb 26, 1859

To adopt eighth amendment to H.R. 872. (p. 1322-1)

On Feb 26, 1859, the House voted 117–82 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–67, Republicans 64–14, Others 13–1. 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
117
No
82
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 26, 1859

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 67 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 14 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 1 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 adopt eighth amendment to H.R. 872. (p…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-491/to-adopt-eighth-amendment-to-h-r-872-p (accessed 2026-10-17).