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House roll call 529 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To table H.J.RES. 34, (11 stat. 442, app. 3-3-59), which proposes to amend an act providing compensation for members of Congress so as to provide compensation f

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 53–110 (HJR 34). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–42, Republicans 5–63, Others 7–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 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
53
No
110
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 42 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 63 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 5 no · 5 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.J.RES. 34, (11 stat. 442, app…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-529/to-table-h-j-res-34-11-stat-442 (accessed 2026-10-17).