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House roll call 321 · 35th Congress · Jun 10, 1858

To concur in Senate amendment to #20 to H.R. 243, (11 stat. 332, app. 6-12-58), army appropriation bill for year ending june 30, 1859, which amendment provides

On Jun 10, 1858, the House voted 53–116 (HR 243). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–61, Republicans 24–46, Others 4–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
53
No
116
Did not vote
76
Date
Jun 10, 1858

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 61 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 46 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 9 no · 4 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 to #20 to H.R…: House Vote, Jun 10, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-321/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-to-20-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).