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House roll call 83 · 35th Congress · Feb 8, 1858

To amend resolution on President's kansas message so as to refer said message and all papers pertaining to admittance of kansas to select committee of fifteen w

On Feb 8, 1858, the House voted 114–111. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–99, Republicans 90–0, Others 2–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

114

No

111

Did not vote

20

Date

Feb 8, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.