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House roll call 277 · 35th Congress · May 29, 1858

To agree to third reading of S. 189, (11 stat. 536, app. 6-1-58), an act to provide relief for rufus daniel. (p. 2511-2)

On May 29, 1858, the House voted 119–50 (S 189). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–48, Republicans 72–2, Others 10–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
119
No
50
Did not vote
76
Date
May 29, 1858

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 48 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 no · 7 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 third reading of S. 189, (11…: House Vote, May 29, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-277/to-agree-to-third-reading-of-s-189-11 (accessed 2026-10-17).