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House roll call 275 · 35th Congress · May 28, 1858

To table H.R. 558, (11 stat. 364, app. 6-14-58), a bill making appropriation for transportation of U.S. Mail by ocean steamer and otherwise during year ending j

On May 28, 1858, the House voted 87–106 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–54, Republicans 29–47, Others 9–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 78 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
87
No
106
Did not vote
52
Date
May 28, 1858

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 54 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 47 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 5 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 table H.R. 558, (11 stat. 364, app…: House Vote, May 28, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-275/to-table-h-r-558-11-stat-364-app (accessed 2026-10-17).