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House roll call 269 · 35th Congress · May 27, 1858

To concur in fourth amendment from committee of whole house on state of the union to H.R. 199, (11 stat. 314, app. 6-12-58), a bill making appropriation for nav

On May 27, 1858, the House voted 64–110 (HR 199). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–42, Republicans 17–56, Others 1–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
64
No
110
Did not vote
71
Date
May 27, 1858

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 42 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 56 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 12 no · 4 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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