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House roll call 456 · 35th Congress · Feb 14, 1859

To amend an amendment to H.R. 874, a bill to establish postal routes, so as specify end points for some such routes and to authorize postmaster general to adver

On Feb 14, 1859, the House voted 77–104 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–78, Republicans 62–14, Others 0–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

77

No

104

Did not vote

64

Date

Feb 14, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.