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House roll call 216 · 35th Congress · May 14, 1858

To pass H.R. 578, a bill for relief of issac drew and others. (p. 2135-3)

On May 14, 1858, the House voted 110–35 (HR 578). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–0, Democrats 30–33, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
110
No
35
Did not vote
100
Date
May 14, 1858

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 33 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 6 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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