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House roll call 104 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1858

To refer to the committee of the whole on the state of the union for further consideration and adjustment, H.R. 311, a bill to fix number and compensation of CL

On Mar 2, 1858, the House voted 100–85 (HR 311). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–40, Republicans 31–38, Others 4–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
100
No
85
Did not vote
60
Date
Mar 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 40 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 38 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 7 no · 6 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 refer to the committee of the whole on…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-104/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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