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House roll call 309 · 35th Congress · Jun 8, 1858

To concur in Senate amendment #17 to H.R. 200, (11 stat. 319 app. 6-12-58), a bill making appropriations for civil expenses of government for year ending june 3

On Jun 8, 1858, the House voted 54–91 (HR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–59, Republicans 30–28, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
54
No
91
Did not vote
100
Date
Jun 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 59 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 28 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 10 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 concur in Senate amendment #17 to H.R…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-309/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-17-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).