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House roll call 214 · 35th Congress · May 14, 1858

To pass H.R. 58, a bill providing to complete military roads in the washington territory. (p. 2133-2)

On May 14, 1858, the House voted 54–100 (HR 58). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–57, Republicans 34–34, Others 1–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
54
No
100
Did not vote
91
Date
May 14, 1858

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 57 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 34 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 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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