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House roll call 496 · 35th Congress · Feb 28, 1859

To adopt second amendment to H.R. 712, a bill relating to naval appropriations, which strikes out item of proposed work at specified navy yards and inserts item

On Feb 28, 1859, the House voted 119–63 (HR 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–55, Republicans 67–5, Others 9–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
119
No
63
Did not vote
63
Date
Feb 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 55 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans67 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 3 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 adopt second amendment to H.R. 712, a…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-496/to-adopt-second-amendment-to-h-r-712-a (accessed 2026-10-14).

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