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House roll call 10 · 35th Congress · Dec 10, 1857

To amend a resolution providing to open daily sessions with a prayer given by washington clergymen requested to alternately perform this duty, so as to compensa

On Dec 10, 1857, the House voted 119–94. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–72, Republicans 66–19, Others 9–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
119
No
94
Did not vote
32
Date
Dec 10, 1857

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 72 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans66 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 3 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 amend a resolution providing to open…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-10/to-amend-a-resolution-providing-to-open-daily-sessions (accessed 2026-10-17).

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