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House roll call 502 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To table H.R. 875, bill to make appropriations for trans-portation of mail by ocean steamer and otherwise during year ending june 30, 1860. (p. 1540-3)

On Mar 1, 1859, the House voted 81–70 (HR 875). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–58, Republicans 53–9, Others 8–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
81
No
70
Did not vote
94
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 58 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 9 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 3 no · 6 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 table H.R. 875, bill to make…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-502/to-table-h-r-875-bill-to-make-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).