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House roll call 144 · 35th Congress · Apr 9, 1858

To send to committee of ways and means, H.R. 306, a bill relating to deficiencies in the appropriations for year ending june 30, 1858. (p. 1550-1)

On Apr 9, 1858, the House voted 75–127 (HR 306). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–68, Republicans 29–52, Others 7–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 68 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
75
No
127
Did not vote
43
Date
Apr 9, 1858

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 68 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 52 no · 12 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 send to committee of ways and means, H.R…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-144/to-send-to-committee-of-ways-and-means-h (accessed 2026-10-17).