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President James Buchanan's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 35th House of Representatives
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This page compiles President James Buchanan's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on. This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
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h35v17TO PASS S. 13, (11 STAT 257, APP. 12-23-57), AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES NOT EXCEEDING $20,000,000, AS PUBLIC SERVICE MAY REQUIRE. (P. 155-1)S131Yea vote
Y, 350011
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h35v106TO ADOPT S.J.RES. 3, EXTENDING AND DEFINING PRESIDENTS AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO A BILL ON EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY.SJR31Yea vote
11 STAT. 367, APP. 3-10-58
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h35v111TO ADOPT H.R. 307, (11 STAT. 261, APP. 3-11-58), A BILL IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAPER, PRINTING, BINDING AND LITHOGRAPH- -ING ORDERED BY 33RD AND 34TH CONGRESSES OUT OF MONEY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED. (P. 993-1)HR3071Yea vote
11 STAT. 261, APP. 3-11-58
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h35v121HOSTILES, AND RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF SAID VOLUNTEERS, AND INSERT SECTIONS PROVIDING TO ORGANIZE UNDER THE PRESID- -ENT ONE REGIMENT OF DRAGOONS AND TWO REGIMENTS OF INFANTRY, THESE IN ADDITION TO PRESENT MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT, AND ALSO REHR3136Nay vote
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h35v132TO REJECT S. 161, (11 STAT. 269, APP. 5-4-58), AN ACT FOR THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION. (P. 1330-3,1435-3, 1436-1)S1616Nay vote
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h35v134TO AMEND S. 161, AN ACT FOR ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ADMITTANCE OF KANSAS. (P. 1437-3)S1616Nay vote
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h35v135TO ADOPT S. 161, AS AMENDED, AN ACT FOR THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS INTO THE UNION. (P. 1437-3,1438-1)S1616Nay vote
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h35v136TO CONCUR IN THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 313, (11 STAT. 262, APP. 4-7-58), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS FOR DEFENSE OF TEXAS FRONTIERS SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL REGIMENTS FROM 4 TO 2. (P. 1674)HR3131Yea vote
11 STAT. 262, APP. 4-7-58
Voteview 
h35v160TO PASS H.R. 2 A BILL RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES. (P. 1742-3)HR26Nay vote
Vetoed
Voteview 
h35v183TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 161, AN ACT FOR ADMISSION OF KANSAS TO THE UNION. (P. 1765, 1766 GLOBE, ENTICE REPORT) (P. 1905-3)S1611Yea vote
Y, 350018
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h35v201TO PASS S. 86, AN ACT FOR ADMISSION OF MINNESOTA INTO UNION. (P. 2061-1)S861Yea vote
11 STAT. 285, APP. 5-11-58
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h35v206TO PASS S. 82, AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT RELATING TO HALF-BREED LANDS IN TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA. (P. 2090-1)S821Yea vote
11 STAT. 292, APP. 5-19-58
Voteview 
h35v271TO PASS H.R. 199, BILL FOR NAVAL APPROPRIATION. (P. 2427-2)271,8581Yea vote
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h35v272TO PASS H.R. 466, (11 STAT. 337 APP. 6-14-58), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF COLLECTING REVENUE FROM CUSTOMS. (P. 2427-3)HR4661Yea vote
11 STAT. 337 APP. 6-14-58
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h35v281TO PASS H.R. 245, (11 STAT. 560, APP. 2-18-59), A BILL FOR TO PAY A. BAUDOUIN AND A.D. ROBERTS DAMAGES FOR SINKING OF THEIR FLATBOAT BY U.S. GOVERNMENT STEAMBOAT. (P. 2524-3)HR2451Yea vote
11 STAT. 560, APP. 2-18-59
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h35v283TO ADOPT S.J. RES. 28, (11 STAT. 370, APP. 6-2-58), FOR ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFICULTIES WITH REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY. (P. 2547-2)SJR281Yea vote
11 STAT. 370, APP. 6-2-58
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h35v285TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #30 TO H.R. 201, GOVERNMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH PROVIDES THAT EXECUTIVE DEPART- #NAME? YEAR, AND ALSO AMOUNT OF ANY OUTSTANDING APPROPRIATION FOR PROBABLE USE FOR PARTICULAR EXPENDITURE. (P. 2594-3)HR2011Yea vote
11 STAT. 295, APP. 6-2-58
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h35v299TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #2 TO H.R. 6, (11 STAT. 310 APP. 6-5-58), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1859, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A PROVISION TO EXCLUDE PAYMENT FOR EXPENSES ACCHR61Yea vote
11 STAT. 310 APP. 6-5-58
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h35v319TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 14 TO H.R. 199, (11 STAT. 314 APP. 6-12-58), A BILL FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1859 WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES INCREASE FROM 5 TO 10 IN SLOOPS OF WAR TO BE CONSTRUCTED. (P. 2866-1)HR1991Yea vote
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h35v322TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #3. TO H.R. 243, WHICH PROVIDES APPROPRIATIONS TO BRIDGES AND IMPROVE STEAM CROSSINGS ON ROAD FROM FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, AND TO COMPLETE SECTIONS OF ROAD FROM ALBUQUERQUE TO THE COLORADO HR2431Yea vote
11 STAT. 332, APP. 6-12-58
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h35v323RESERVATION PERSONS FOUND THEREIN WITHOUT AUTHORITY OR LAW, OR WHOSE PRESENCE MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO PEACE AND WELFARE OF INDIANS, AND TO EMPLOY SUCH FORCE AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THIS PURPOSE. (P. 2913-1) TO CONCUR IN 39TH AMENDMENT AS AMENDED,HR5571Yea vote
11 STAT 329, APP. 6-12-58
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h35v332TO ADOPT REPORT FROM COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REGARDING H.R. 200, CIVIL EXPENSE APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 2971-2)HR2001Yea vote
11 STAT. 319, APP. 6-12-58
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h35v334TO CONCUR IN FOURTH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 556, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT SECRETARY OF NAVY BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO PAY EDWARD K. COLLINS AND ASSOCIATES THE BALANCE OF APPROPRIATION HERETOFORE MADE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAILS FRHR5561Yea vote
11 STAT 366, APP. 6-14-58
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h35v336TO CONCUR IN NINTH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 556, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT FRANKING PRIVILEGE NOW ACCORDED TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BE ABOLISHED. (P. 2975-2)HR5561Yea vote
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h35v337TO ADOPT REPORT FROM COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REGARDING H.R. 199, BILL FOR NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1859. (P. 2977-3)HR1991Yea vote
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h35v338TO ADOPT REPORT FROM CONFERENCE COMMITTEE RELATING TO H.R. 199, A BILL FOR NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 2979-1)HR1991Yea vote
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h35v340TO PASS H.R. 550, (11 STAT. 423, APP. 3-3-59), A BILL TO APPROPRIATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ERECTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF LIGHT-HOUSES, LIGHT BOATS, ETC. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3027-3)HR5501Yea vote
11 STAT. 423, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v342TO ADOPT REPORT FROM CONFERENCE COMMITTEE RELATING TO H.R. 558, A BILL TO APPROPRIATE FOR OCEAN TRANSPORT OF U.S. MAIL. (P. 3030-1)HR5581Yea vote
11 STAT. 364, APP. 6-14-58
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h35v388TO PASS H.R. 798, TO AUTHORIZE JAMES G. HOLMES TO APPLY TO COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS FOR EXTENSION OF PATENT AS IF HE HAD MADE APPLICATION PREVIOUS TO ITS EXPIRATION, AS REQUIRED BY LAW. (P. 390-1)HR7981Yea vote
11 STAT. 557, APP. 1-25-59
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h35v390TO PASS H.R. 669, (11 STAT. 384, APP. 2-18-59), A BILL TO GRANT RELIEF TO THE MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD BY CONFIRMATION OF GRANTS OF LAND MADE TO ABOVE COMPANY BY STATES OF MISS. AND ALA., SUCH GRANTS BEING MADE TO SAID STATES BY FEDERAL GOVERNMHR6691Yea vote
11 STAT. 384, APP. 2-18-59
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h35v412TO PASS H.R. 666. (P. 634-3)HR6661Yea vote
11 STAT. 402, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v445TO PASS H.R. 711. (P. 912-1)HR7111Yea vote
Signed March 8, 1859
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h35v454TO PASS S. 239. (P. 943-3,1101-1)S2391Yea vote
11 STAT. 383, APP. 2-14-59
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h35v462TO TABLE H.R. 876, A BILL TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR TERRITORY OF ARIZONA AND TO CREATE OFFICE OF SURVEYOR- GENERAL THEREIN. (P. 1065-1,2)HR8766Nay vote
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h35v473TO PASS H.R. 667, BILL RELATING TO ARMY APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 1193-3)HR6671Yea vote
11 STAT. 431, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v494TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 2, A BILL RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES AND LATER KNOWN AS THE MORRILL ACT. (P. 1414-3)HR26Nay vote
Vetoed
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h35v511TO PASS S. 321, BILL RELATING TO DEEPENING OF CHANNEL OVER ST. CLAIR FLATS. (P. 1598-2)S3216Nay vote
Vetoed
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h35v515TO PASS S. 229, (11 STAT. 567, APP. 3-3-59), AN ACT TO PROVIDE A PENSION FOR JANE TURNBULL, WIDOW OF A U.S. ARMY OFFICER. (P. 1601-1)S2291Yea vote
11 STAT. 567, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v516TO PASS S. 223, (11 STAT. 567, APP. 3-3-59), AN ACT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO MRS. FRANCES A. MCCAULEY, WIDOW OF DANIEL S. MCCAULEY, LATE CONSUL GENERAL OF THE U.S. IN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, FOR JUDICIAL SERVICES OF THE LATTER. (P. 1602-1)S2231Yea vote
11 STAT. 567, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v517TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 712, A BILL FOR NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT OF CHARTERS OR PURCHASE OF VESSELS FOR THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION. (P. 1609-2)HR7121Yea vote
11 STAT. 404, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v533TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 34, WHICH RELATES TO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES OF SUCH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AS SHALL DIE DURING TERMS OF SERVICE. (P. 1671-3)HJR341Yea vote
11 STAT. 442, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v534TO CONCUR IN FOURTH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 888, (11 STAT. 409, APP. 3-3-59), A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS TO FULFILL TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH UANCTON AND TONAWANDS INDIAN TRIBES AND WITH ATTACHMENTS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAILS BETWEEHR8881Yea vote
11 STAT. 409, APP. 3-3-59
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h35v541TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713 SO AS TO REVIVE AND CONTINUE IN FORCE UNTIL JULY 1, 1860, THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE TREASURY TO ISSUE TREASURY NOTES, AND TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES.HR7131Yea vote
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h35v542TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE DISAGREEING TO 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713. (P. 1680-3)HR7136Nay vote
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h35v543TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE DISAGREEING TO 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713. (P. 1680-3)HR7136Nay vote
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h35v544TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 713 WAS CONCURRED IN. (P. 1681-1)HR7131Yea vote
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h35v545TO CONCUR IN 28TH AMENDMENT TO H.R.713. (P. 1680-1)HR7131Yea vote
Y, 350050
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Notes:
  • Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
  • Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)






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