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House roll call 175 · 35th Congress · Apr 26, 1858

To adopt Senate amendment #2 to H.R. 306, which amendment eliminates the third section providing that treasury account -ing officers be aouthoized to allow cred

On Apr 26, 1858, the House voted 55–126 (HR 306). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–43, Republicans 4–75, Others 2–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
55
No
126
Did not vote
64
Date
Apr 26, 1858

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 43 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 75 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 8 no · 7 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 adopt Senate amendment #2 to H.R. 306…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-175/to-adopt-senate-amendment-2-to-h-r-306 (accessed 2026-10-17).