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House roll call 289 · 35th Congress · Jun 2, 1858

To adopt amendment to amendment whereby instead of discharging committee from further consideration of sale of fort snelling, all evidence compiled by said comm

On Jun 2, 1858, the House voted 116–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–85, Republicans 77–0, Others 12–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

116

No

86

Did not vote

43

Date

Jun 2, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.