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House roll call 318 · 35th Congress · Jun 9, 1858

To adopt H.J.RES. 9 to authorize postmaster general to revise and adjust accounts of harris and morgan on principles of justice and equity. (p. 2852-1)

On Jun 9, 1858, the House voted 123–45 (HJR 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–31, Republicans 57–14, Others 10–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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
123
No
45
Did not vote
77
Date
Jun 9, 1858

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 31 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 14 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 no · 7 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.J.RES. 9 to authorize postmaster…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-318/to-adopt-h-j-res-9-to-authorize-postmaster (accessed 2026-10-16).

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