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House roll call 516 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To pass S. 223, (11 stat. 567, app. 3-3-59), an act to provide compensation to MRS. Frances a. Mccauley, widow of daniel s. Mccauley, late consul general of the

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 105–55 (S 223). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–38, Republicans 54–13, Others 5–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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
105
No
55
Did not vote
84
Date
Mar 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 38 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans54 yes · 13 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 4 no · 8 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 pass S. 223, (11 stat. 567, app. 3-3-59)…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-516/to-pass-s-223-11-stat-567-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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