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House roll call 494 · 35th Congress · Feb 26, 1859

To pass over the President's veto, H.R. 2, a bill relating to agricultural colleges and later known as the morrill act. (p. 1414-3)

On Feb 26, 1859, the House voted 105–96 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–85, Republicans 73–7, Others 11–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
105
No
96
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 26, 1859

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 85 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 4 no · 2 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 pass over the President's veto, H.R. 2, a…: House Vote, Feb 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-494/to-pass-over-the-presidents-veto-h-r-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).