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House roll call 278 · 35th Congress · May 29, 1858

To adjourn and thereby postpone action on H.R. 328, a bill for relief of cyrenius glass. (p. 2522-3)

On May 29, 1858, the House voted 32–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–41, Republicans 5–44, Others 1–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 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
32
No
92
Did not vote
121
Date
May 29, 1858

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 41 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 44 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 no · 9 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 adjourn and thereby postpone action on…: House Vote, May 29, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-278/to-adjourn-and-thereby-postpone-action-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).