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House roll call 380 · 35th Congress · Jan 11, 1859

To adopt substitute amendment to resolution relating to william walker so as to state that conduct of commodore paulding was without authority of law and meets

On Jan 11, 1859, the House voted 56–128. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–47, Republicans 0–73, Others 7–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
56
No
128
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 11, 1859

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 47 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 73 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 8 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 adopt substitute amendment to resolution…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-380/to-adopt-substitute-amendment-to-resolution-relating-to-william (accessed 2026-10-15).

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