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House roll call 89 · 35th Congress · Feb 12, 1858

To adjourn until monday next. (p. 692-3)

On Feb 12, 1858, the House voted 109–87. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–32, Republicans 28–51, Others 10–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
109
No
87
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 32 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 51 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 4 no · 3 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 adjourn until monday next. (p. 692-3): House Vote, Feb 12, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-89/to-adjourn-until-monday-next-p-692-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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