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House roll call 433 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1859

To adopt a resolution that the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the private calendar. (p. 844-1)

On Feb 5, 1859, the House voted 94–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–64, Republicans 69–4, Others 2–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

94

No

73

Did not vote

78

Date

Feb 5, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.