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House roll call 525 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To table resolution which proposes to make rearrangement of seats of members into smallest convenient space following adjournment of present session. (p. 1670-

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 81–107. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–58, Republicans 32–42, Others 8–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 73 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
107
Did not vote
57
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 58 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 42 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 7 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 table resolution which proposes to make…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-525/to-table-resolution-which-proposes-to-make-rearrangement-of (accessed 2026-10-17).