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House roll call 381 · 35th Congress · Jan 11, 1859

To substitute amendment to resolution relating to william walker, so as to present the thanks of Congress to commodore paulding and his officers and men for the

On Jan 11, 1859, the House voted 99–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–72, Republicans 71–0, Others 2–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
99
No
85
Did not vote
61
Date
Jan 11, 1859

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 72 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 13 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 substitute amendment to resolution…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-381/to-substitute-amendment-to-resolution-relating-to-william-walker (accessed 2026-10-14).

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