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House roll call 504 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend an amendment to H.R. 667, a bill relating to army appropriations, so as to add appropriation for construction of military road from fort benton to wall

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 122–61 (HR 667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–52, Republicans 75–4, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
122
No
61
Did not vote
62
Date
Mar 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 52 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans75 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 5 no · 4 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 amend an amendment to H.R. 667, a bill…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-504/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-667-a (accessed 2026-10-17).