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House roll call 141 · 35th Congress · Apr 8, 1858

To refer to the committee of ways and means. H.R. 306, with instructions to report items in separate bills, and to inquire what further legislation is necessar

On Apr 8, 1858, the House voted 101–119 (HR 306). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–90, Republicans 64–22, Others 7–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
101
No
119
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 90 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 22 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 7 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 refer to the committee of ways and means…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-141/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-ways-and-means (accessed 2026-10-17).