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House roll call 253 · 35th Congress · May 25, 1858

To amend H.R. 248, a bill relating to municipal elections in washington, so as to eliminate clauses requiring payment of school tax and personal property tax.

On May 25, 1858, the House voted 135–51 (HR 248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–15, Republicans 45–32, Others 7–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 47 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
135
No
51
Did not vote
59
Date
May 25, 1858

By party

  • Democrats83 yes · 15 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 4 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 amend H.R. 248, a bill relating to…: House Vote, May 25, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-253/to-amend-h-r-248-a-bill-relating-to (accessed 2026-10-17).