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House roll call 160 · 35th Congress · Apr 22, 1858

To pass H.R. 2 a bill relating to agricultural colleges. (p. 1742-3)

On Apr 22, 1858, the House voted 105–100 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–88, Republicans 78–7, Others 9–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

105

No

100

Did not vote

40

Date

Apr 22, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.