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House roll call 270 · 35th Congress · May 27, 1858

To agree to amendment to H.R. 199, a bill for naval appropriations, which amendment authorizes establishment of a navy depot on blythe island, at brunswick on g

On May 27, 1858, the House voted 61–115 (HR 199). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–65, Republicans 26–43, Others 7–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 54 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
61
No
115
Did not vote
69
Date
May 27, 1858

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 65 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 43 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 7 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 agree to amendment to H.R. 199, a bill…: House Vote, May 27, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-270/to-agree-to-amendment-to-h-r-199-a (accessed 2026-10-17).