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House roll call 132 · 35th Congress · Apr 1, 1858

To reject S. 161, (11 stat. 269, app. 5-4-58), an act for the admission of kansas into the union. (p. 1330-3,1435-3, 1436-1)

On Apr 1, 1858, the House voted 95–137 (S 161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–123, Republicans 91–0, Others 1–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

95

No

137

Did not vote

13

Date

Apr 1, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.