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House roll call 526 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To adopt resolution which provides for rearrangement of members' seats.

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 103–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–42, Republicans 42–25, Others 8–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 67 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
103
No
73
Did not vote
69
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 42 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 25 no · 26 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 adopt resolution which provides for…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-526/to-adopt-resolution-which-provides-for-rearrangement-of-members (accessed 2026-10-17).