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House roll call 273 · 35th Congress · May 28, 1858

To adopt an amendment to H.R. 243, (11 stat. 332, approved 6-12-58), appropriation bill for army for year ending june 30, 1859, made in committee of the whole,

On May 28, 1858, the House voted 55–126 (HR 243). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–56, Republicans 13–64, Others 5–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
55
No
126
Did not vote
64
Date
May 28, 1858

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 56 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 64 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 6 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 adopt an amendment to H.R. 243, (11 stat…: House Vote, May 28, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-273/to-adopt-an-amendment-to-h-r-243-11 (accessed 2026-10-17).