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House roll call 272 · 35th Congress · May 27, 1858

To pass H.R. 466, (11 stat. 337 app. 6-14-58), a bill making appropriations for expenses of collecting revenue from customs. (p. 2427-3)

On May 27, 1858, the House voted 102–92 (HR 466). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–10, Republicans 2–73, Others 3–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
92
Did not vote
51
Date
May 27, 1858

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 10 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 73 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 466, (11 stat. 337 app…: House Vote, May 27, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-272/to-pass-h-r-466-11-stat-337-app (accessed 2026-10-17).