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House roll call 200 · 35th Congress · May 11, 1858

To adopt an amendment to S. 86, relating to admission of minnesota into the union said amendment in nature of a substitute providing that there be drafted a new

On May 11, 1858, the House voted 51–141 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–99, Republicans 38–40, Others 13–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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
51
No
141
Did not vote
53
Date
May 11, 1858

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 99 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 40 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 2 no · 2 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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