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House roll call 88 · 35th Congress · Feb 11, 1858

To refer to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union, H.R. 45, which provides to improve the security of the lives of passengers on board vess

On Feb 11, 1858, the House voted 113–79 (HR 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–13, Republicans 16–64, Others 11–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
113
No
79
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 11, 1858

By party

  • Democrats86 yes · 13 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 64 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 2 no · 4 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 refer to the committee of the whole house…: House Vote, Feb 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-88/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-house (accessed 2026-10-17).

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