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House roll call 333 · 35th Congress · Jun 11, 1858

To concur in first Senate amendment to H.R. 556, (11 stat 366, app. 6-14-58), a bill to make appropriations for post office department during year june 30, 1859

On Jun 11, 1858, the House voted 79–86 (HR 556). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–26, Republicans 17–52, Others 2–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
79
No
86
Did not vote
80
Date
Jun 11, 1858

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 26 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 52 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in first Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-333/to-concur-in-first-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).