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House roll call 528 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To suspend rules so as to report from committee on mileage, H.J.RES. 34, amendatory of act which regulates compensation of members of Congress, approved aug. 16

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 117–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–45, Republicans 65–3, Others 10–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
117
No
53
Did not vote
75
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 45 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 5 no · 2 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 suspend rules so as to report from…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-528/to-suspend-rules-so-as-to-report-from-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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