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House roll call 192 · 35th Congress · May 6, 1858

To adopt the fifth amendment from committee of whole on state of union to H.R. 201, which amendment makes an inser-tion relating to furnishing of committee room

On May 6, 1858, the House voted 82–60 (HR 201). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–26, Republicans 25–32, Others 5–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
82
No
60
Did not vote
103
Date
May 6, 1858

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 26 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 32 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 10 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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