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House roll call 457 · 35th Congress · Feb 14, 1859

To amend H.R. 874, a bill to establish postal routes, so as to eliminate route from ST. Paul to seattle in the territory of washington. (p. 1023-1)

On Feb 14, 1859, the House voted 81–107 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–30, Republicans 4–75, Others 10–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
81
No
107
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 14, 1859

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 30 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 75 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 2 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 amend H.R. 874, a bill to establish…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-457/to-amend-h-r-874-a-bill-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-17).

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