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House roll call 233 · 35th Congress · May 20, 1858

To adopt the 12th amendment to H.R. 200, made in committee of whole on state of union, which amendment eliminates appropriation for United States capitol extens

On May 20, 1858, the House voted 114–84 (HR 200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–54, Republicans 52–25, Others 9–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
114
No
84
Did not vote
47
Date
May 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 54 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 25 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 5 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the 12th amendment to H.R. 200…: House Vote, May 20, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-233/to-adopt-the-12th-amendment-to-h-r-200 (accessed 2026-10-17).