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House roll call 498 · 35th Congress · Feb 28, 1859

To suspend rules in order to report from ways and means committee a bill proposing to revive and continue for two years the act to authorize the issue of treasu

On Feb 28, 1859, the House voted 93–108. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–21, Republicans 0–81, Others 8–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
93
No
108
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 21 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 81 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 6 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 suspend rules in order to report from…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-498/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-report-from-ways (accessed 2026-10-17).