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House roll call 308 · 35th Congress · Jun 5, 1858

To suspend rules so as to discharge committee of whole house from further consideration of H.R. 348, bill for the of edwin m. Chaffee. (p. 2719-1)

On Jun 5, 1858, the House voted 98–70 (HR 348). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–48, Republicans 57–17, Others 5–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
98
No
70
Did not vote
77
Date
Jun 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 48 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 5 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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