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House roll call 99 · 35th Congress · Feb 19, 1858

To adjourn house until tuesday next. (p. 792-2)

On Feb 19, 1858, the House voted 86–82. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–27, Republicans 23–53, Others 7–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
86
No
82
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 19, 1858

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 27 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 53 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 8 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 adjourn house until tuesday next. (p…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-99/to-adjourn-house-until-tuesday-next-p-792-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).