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House roll call 279 · 35th Congress · May 29, 1858

To pass H.R. 277, (11 stat. 560, app. 2-18-59), a bill to provide relief to mary boyle, widow of capt. Thomas boyle who served in war of 1812. (p. 2523-2)

On May 29, 1858, the House voted 96–32 (HR 277). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–29, Republicans 57–3, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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
96
No
32
Did not vote
117
Date
May 29, 1858

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 29 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 3 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 11 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. 277, (11 stat. 560, app…: House Vote, May 29, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-279/to-pass-h-r-277-11-stat-560-app (accessed 2026-10-17).