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House roll call 521 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To adopt resolution to return H.R. 872 with Senate amendment to Senate, as section 13 of amendments is in nature of a revenue bill. (p. 1663)

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 115–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–76, Republicans 78–0, Others 11–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

115

No

78

Did not vote

51

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.