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House roll call 17 · 35th Congress · Dec 22, 1857

To pass S. 13, (11 stat 257, app. 12-23-57), an act to authorize the issue of treasury notes not exceeding $20,000,000, as public service may require. (p. 155-

On Dec 22, 1857, the House voted 118–86 (S 13). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–6, Republicans 6–75, Others 9–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
118
No
86
Did not vote
41
Date
Dec 22, 1857

By party

  • Democrats103 yes · 6 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 75 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 5 no · 3 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 pass S. 13, (11 stat 257, app. 12-23-57)…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-17/to-pass-s-13-11-stat-257-app-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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