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House roll call 234 · 35th Congress · May 20, 1858

To pass H.R. 200. (p. 2275-1)

On May 20, 1858, the House voted 102–79 (HR 200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–18, Republicans 15–54, Others 4–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
102
No
79
Did not vote
64
Date
May 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats83 yes · 18 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 54 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 200. (p. 2275-1): House Vote, May 20, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-234/to-pass-h-r-200-p-2275-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).