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House roll call 267 · 35th Congress · May 26, 1858

To strike out enacting clause from H.R. 198, a bill making appropriations for preservation and repair of defense works barracks and quarters for year ending jun

On May 26, 1858, the House voted 98–86 (HR 198). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–72, Republicans 66–11, Others 9–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
98
No
86
Did not vote
61
Date
May 26, 1858

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 72 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans66 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 3 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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