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House roll call 78 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

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On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 137–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–0, Democrats 60–5, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

137

No

5

Did not vote

103

Date

Feb 5, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.