To concur in an amendment to H.R. 713 so as to revive and continue in force until july 1, 1860, the power of the President to authorize treasury to issue treasu

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 92–93 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–16, Republicans 0–72, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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: 92
No: 93
Did not vote: 59
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats85 yes · 16 no · 34 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 72 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted no
James Michael Cavanaugh D-MN voted no
Garnett Bowditch Adrain D-NJ voted no
John Huyler D-NJ voted no
Horace Francis Clark D-NY voted no
John Bussing Haskin D-NY voted no
Thomas Birch Florence D-PA voted no
Henry Myer Phillips D-PA voted no
Owen Jones D-PA voted no
Henry Chapman D-PA voted no
William Lewis Dewart D-PA voted no
Paul Leidy D-PA voted no
Allison White D-PA voted no
John Alexander Ahl D-PA voted no
Wilson Reilly D-PA voted no
James Lisle Gillis D-PA voted no

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 concur in an amendment to H.R. 713 so as…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-541/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-713 (accessed 2026-10-17).