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House roll call 507 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend S. 593, (11 stat. 437, app. 3-3-59), an act to provide for extending laws and judicial systems of the U.S. Over the state of oregon, and other purposes

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 91–79 (S 593). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–59, Republicans 57–16, Others 7–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
91
No
79
Did not vote
75
Date
Mar 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 59 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 16 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 4 no · 6 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 S. 593, (11 stat. 437, app…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-507/to-amend-s-593-11-stat-437-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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