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House roll call 510 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To suspend rules so as to discharge committee of the whole on the state of the union from further consideration of S. 321, an act to make appropriation to deepe

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 119–48 (S 321). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–47, Republicans 76–0, Others 8–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

48

Did not vote

78

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.