1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 522 (35th Congress)

House roll call 522 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To pass H.R. 892, a bill to authorize postmaster general to contract for carrying of mail on all public roads in the U.S. When in his opinion it is required, an

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 110–66 (HR 892). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–42, Republicans 48–23, Others 9–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 65 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
110
No
66
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 42 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 23 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 6 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 892, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-522/to-pass-h-r-892-a-bill-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).

Open the interactive version ›