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House roll call 336 · 35th Congress · Jun 11, 1858

To concur in ninth Senate amendment to H.R. 556, which amendment provides that franking privilege now accorded to members of Congress be abolished. (p. 2975-2)

On Jun 11, 1858, the House voted 71–83 (HR 556). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–43, Republicans 32–32, Others 2–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
71
No
83
Did not vote
91
Date
Jun 11, 1858

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 43 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 32 no · 29 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 ninth Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-336/to-concur-in-ninth-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).