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House roll call 508 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To suspend rules in order to introduce a bill to amend an act providing for admission of kansas into the union approved may 4, 1858. (p. 1594-1,2)

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 100–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–78, Republicans 82–0, Others 1–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

100

No

86

Did not vote

56

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.