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House roll call 377 · 35th Congress · Jan 11, 1859

To table resolution relating to william walker who with others carried on against the government of nicaragua an unlawful military enterprise, and was captured

On Jan 11, 1859, the House voted 82–105. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–32, Republicans 9–62, Others 4–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
82
No
105
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 11, 1859

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 32 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 62 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 11 no · 2 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 table resolution relating to william…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-377/to-table-resolution-relating-to-william-walker-who-with (accessed 2026-10-15).

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