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House roll call 232 · 35th Congress · May 20, 1858

To adopt as amended the 11th amendment to H.R. 200, (11 stat. 319, app. 6-12-58), a bill making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of government for year

On May 20, 1858, the House voted 95–98 (HR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–67, Republicans 50–24, Others 5–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
95
No
98
Did not vote
52
Date
May 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 67 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans50 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 7 no · 5 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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