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House roll call 418 · 35th Congress · Jan 31, 1859

To suspend rules in order to introduce a resolution to propose that Congress go on record as being in accord in enforcing the slave laws relating to african sla

On Jan 31, 1859, the House voted 115–84. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–77, Republicans 82–0, Others 5–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
115
No
84
Did not vote
46
Date
Jan 31, 1859

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 77 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 7 no · 5 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 suspend rules in order to introduce a…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-418/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-introduce-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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