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House roll call 110 · 35th Congress · Mar 8, 1858

To adopt H.R. 8, pension claim of john hamilton, as amended.

On Mar 8, 1858, the House voted 119–60 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–52, Republicans 68–7, Others 8–1. 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
119
No
60
Did not vote
66
Date
Mar 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 52 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans68 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 1 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 adopt H.R. 8, pension claim of john…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-110/to-adopt-h-r-8-pension-claim-of-john (accessed 2026-10-17).

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