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House roll call 51 · 35th Congress · Feb 5, 1858

To adjourn.

On Feb 5, 1858, the House voted 94–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–22, Republicans 0–86, Others 9–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
94
No
112
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 22 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 86 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 4 no · 4 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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